CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead ...
Published: May 1, 2008Recall ID: 08260Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Children's Storage Bins
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Storage-Bins-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8029e74bb53642a4b8b25726a5ba6396.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Children's Pink Storage Bin |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f73beae9050143e79e6cdd66cddb6529.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Children's Green Storage Bin |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Storage Bins |
| Products › Type | Furniture (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1961 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 84,000 |
| Recall I D | 4283 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 08260 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |