CPSC recall 08-229, announced March 21, 2008, covers Hobby Lobby Stores Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys (about 13,000 units). The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores. Recall contact: call (800) 326-7931, or go to www.HobbyLobby.com.
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UPC or product codes
43078010314307801054Which products are included?
The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown and green camouflage colors, sold in a package of eight eggs. "Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01031 are printed on the back of the packing. The Easter Spinning Egg Tops have Item # 1054 printed on the front of the packaging and are multi-colored and come in packages of a single egg and a rip cord. "Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd. TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hobby Lobby Stores
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-229
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008. The camouflage egg sold for about $2.50 and the Spinning Top sold for about $2.
- Importer
- Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Holiday/Seasonal
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby toll-free at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.HobbyLobby.com
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