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Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's
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Friday, May 02, 2008 (PST)
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation
of Lead Paint Standard
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2008
Release #08-260
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 493-6563
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled 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: Children's Storage Bins
Units: About 84,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges
and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green
storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of
the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this
recall.
Sold at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through
February 2008 for about $6.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away
from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing
toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08260.html
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