Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday 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: | November 28 2007 |
Name of Products: | 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, and 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments |
Units: | About 36,000 |
Manufacturer: | Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J. |
Hazard: | Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a gray horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. “2007” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament is a horse shoe shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. “Happy Holiday 2007” is printed on the back of the ornament. |
Sold at: | Various retailers nationwide, including JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange. |
Consumer Contact: | Contact Reeves International Inc. |