J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | October 11 2007 |
Name of Products: | Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments |
Units: | About 2,400 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas |
Hazard: | Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The recall involves a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. |
Sold at: | The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from August 2006 through August 2007 for about $18. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should keep the ornament away from young children and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. |
Consumer Contact: | J.C. Penney |