Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens 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: | April 10 2008 |
Name of Products: | Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens |
Units: | About 310,000 |
Manufacturer: | Distributed by Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas |
Hazard: | The seasonal writing pens’ surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation. |
Sold at: | Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Michaels’ customer service |