American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
DesignWare® Confetti Bursts
Date of Recall
2007-11-29CPSC Release Number
08-107Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 777-4891Units
About 60,000Distributor
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioSold By
Discount, toy, drug, grocery, party, and specialty/gift stores nationwide from December 2003 through September 2007 for about $3.Problem/Hazard
The surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled products contain confetti in plastic bags. When the bags are inflated, consumers squeeze the bag and confetti bursts out. Each package contains six confetti bursts.Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled confetti bursts away from children and contact American Greetings for instructions on returning the confetti bursts to American Greetings to receive a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings’ products are sold.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ag.comRecall Comments
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