CPSC recall · Reported May 1, 2008
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan recalled The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green o….
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Sta… was recalled by Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan in May 1, 2008. Reason: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint st…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return…. Verify recall #08260 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint st….
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- agency class
- May 1, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08260 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08260 |
| Date reported | May 1, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 1, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 84,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full ref…
- Check the recall number (08260) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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