CPSC recall 09-028, announced October 29, 2008, covers Coyne's Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines (about 14,000 units). The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit. Recall contact: call (800) 336-8666, or go to www.coynes.com.
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"Coyne's & Company" and "CP1030" are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags.
Which products are included?
The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost® mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper the Friendly Ghost® figurines are dressed as: Dracula in a red spider bag, Skeleton in a green spider bag, Devil in a purple spider bag, Mummy in an orange spider bag, Casper® in a blue spider bag, and Wendy the Witch® is in a yellow spider bag. The figurines are stamped with TM & ©Harvey Ent. "Coyne's & Company" and "CP1030" are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Coyne's
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-028
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3.
- Importer
- Coyne's & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines
CPSC product type: Toy Figures
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Coyne's & Company at (800) 336-8666 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.com
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