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Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
Name of Product:
Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
Hazard:

The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 10, 2008
Units:

About 310,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Michaels' customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.michaels.com

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
Distributor(s):
Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-248

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