CPSC Recall Alert: The Home Depot Recalls Holiday Figurines Due to Lead Paint Hazard

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December 6, 2007 -- 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: Holiday Figurines

Units: About 64,000

Importer: The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufacturer: Creative Design, of Hong Kong

Hazard: Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears. The SKU number is printed on the bottom of the product.

Product Size SKU Number
Holiday Bear Door Greeter 17” x 16” 894-825
Snowman with “Let it Snow” Sign Tabletop item 894-893
Three Snowmen with “Joy” Sign 13” x 17” 898-964
Snowman Votive Holder 7.5” x 7.5” 967-467

Manufactured in: China

Sold exclusively at: The Home Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007 for between $10 and $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 394-2064 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.homedepot.com

Source: CPSC