CPSC Recall in 2007: Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 08-051
Date: October 24, 2007
Product Name: Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations
Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 142,000 Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations. The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Purple Halloween Pails with Witch DecorationsUnits: About 142,000Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.Hazard: The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. "Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc," SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com. 

Hazard Description:

The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 142,000
Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China