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Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (PST)
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard
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Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens 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 #08-248
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 642-4235
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens 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: Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and
Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
Units: About 310,000
Distributor: Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
Hazard: The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold exclusively at: Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007
through March 2008 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and
return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.
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
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08248.html
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