CPSC Recall in 2007: Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 79,000 "Pirates of the Caribbean" Medallion Squeeze Lights. Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: "Pirates of the Caribbean" Medallion Squeeze LightsUnits: About 79,000Importer: Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo.Hazard: Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1?-inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.Sold at: Various retail stores and websites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Energizer.com.
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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Various retail stores and websites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
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