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FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (PST)
FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2008
Release #08-247
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 434-5207
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Hillbilly Teeth
Units: About 26,000
Importer: FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas
Hazard: The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with
item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are
brown and the teeth are yellow.
Sold at: Grocery, Drug, Convenience, and Mass retailers nationwide from
March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2.
Manufactured: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact FUNTASTIC at (800)
434-5207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the
company's Web site at www.funtastictoy.com
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08247.html
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