ALDI Recalls Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and Lead Poisoning Hazard

Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars

Date of Recall
2022-03-02

CPSC Release Number
22-090

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 13

Importer
ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Illinois

Sold By
One ALDI store in California (24270 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods) and one ALDI store in Alabama (7676 Highway 72, West Madison) in November 2021 for about $13.

Problem/Hazard
Surface paint on the brown bell found in "Day 10" of the advent calendar contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. Excessive levels of lead can be toxic or cause other health problems to young children if the paint is ingested.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

This recall involves the ALDI, Inc. Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendar that contains 12 separate crafting activities separated by days. The crafts include ornaments, stickers, slime and other projects. The front of the box is illustrated as a house with multiple windows in a holiday setup. The recalled bell is found in "Day 10" of the advent calendar as part of the Reindeer Bell Necklace craft.

Remedy
Refund

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