CPSCGeneral Alert
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Sta...
Published: April 10, 2008Recall ID: 08248Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Michaels-Stores-Recalls-Seasonal-Writing-Pens-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a759acb2af46415aa89937f7c18c75af.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Seasonal Writing Pens |
| Hazards › Name | The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens |
| Products › Type | Pens/Pencils & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1685 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 310,000 |
| Recall I D | 4274 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas |
| Recall Number | 08248 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |