CPSC recall 08-006, announced October 4, 2007, covers Eveready Battery Pirates of the Caribbean Medallion Squeeze Lights (about 79,000 units). Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product. Recall contact: call (800) 925-0628, or go to www.Energizer.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾ inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Eveready Battery
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-006
- Units
- About 79,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
- Importer
- Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Pirates of the Caribbean Medallion Squeeze Lights
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Energizer.com
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