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DecoPac Inc. Recalls Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: October 25, 2007 Initiated: October 25, 2007 #08050

Product Description

The recall includes plastic miniature football bobble heads with green bases only, which were sold for placement on a cake. The bobble heads represented the following teams: Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, St. Louis Rams. Football bobble heads with black bases are not included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

Surface paint on the body of the bobble head contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the football bobble heads immediately and contact DecoPac to receive a free product of equal value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall includes plastic miniature football bobble heads with green bases only, which were sold for placement on a cake. The bobble heads represented the following teams: Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, St. Louis Rams. Football bobble heads with black bases are not included in this recall.. Recalled by DecoPac Inc., of Anoka, Minn.. Units affected: About 80,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Surface paint on the body of the bobble head contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the football bobble heads immediately and contact DecoPac to receive a free product of equal value.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 25, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08050.