Holiday Figurines
CPSC Recall #08-122 - December 5, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-122 |
| Recall Date | December 5, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 64,000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative Design, of Hong Kong |
| Importer | The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| The Home Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007 for between $10 and $20. |
Product
Holiday Figurines
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 64,000 Holiday Figurines. Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.Name of Product: Holiday FigurinesUnits: About 64,000Importer: The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.Manufacturer: Creative Design, of Hong KongHazard: Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears. The SKU number is printed on the bottom of the product.ProductSizeSKU NumberHoliday Bear Door Greeter17" x 16"894-825Snowman with "Let it Snow" SignTabletop item894-893Three Snowmen with "Joy" Sign13" x 17"898-964Snowman Votive Holder7.5" x 7.5"967-467Manufactured in: ChinaSold exclusively at: The Home Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007 for between $10 and $20.Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 394-2064 or visit the firm's website at www.homedepot.com.
Hazard
Surface paint on the holiday figurines contains lead.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.