October 30, 2008
October 30, 2008 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Recall for Lead Hazards – Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following voluntary recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead.
Product Description: The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost® mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper the Friendly Ghost® figurines are dressed as: Dracula in a red spider bag, Skeleton in a green spider bag, Devil in a purple spider bag, Mummy in an orange spider bag, Casper® in a blue spider bag, and Wendy the Witch® is in a yellow spider bag. The figurines are stamped with TM & ©Harvey Ent. "Coyne's & Company" and "CP1030" are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags.
Sold at: Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3.
Importer/Retailer: Coyne's & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne's & Company to receive a full refund or credit, or contact Coyne's & Company at (800) 336-8666 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.com
Complete information about the recalled items is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
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