Friday, April 11, 2008

What am I gonna do now?!?!

Well, shucks, whatever will I get for my husband's Anniversary gift now?!?! If you can't trust "hillbilly teeth," what can you trust?

I hope none of you are in the same boat! ;)




FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Thu Apr 10, 11:19 AM ET

WASHINGTON, April 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hillbilly Teeth

Importer: FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas

Hazard: The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow.

Sold at: Grocery, Drug, Convenience, and Mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact FUNTASTIC at (800) 434-5207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Photos at www.cpsc.gov.

Firms Recall Hotline: (800) 434-5207

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

2 comments:

Mom-mo said...

No surprise that the label reads "Made in China"!!
Hope you and Mr. T got to celebrate a little bit for your anniversary. If not, maybe you can combine anniversary and your birthday -- I'll be happy to babysit for you!! :o)
Here's wishing you Happy 6th Anniversary (X 10)!!
Love always, Mom-mo

Kaela said...

HIlarious. I think I may have actually purchased these, or some like these. I don't have them any more though- I think my neice wanted them, I'll have to warn her! Happy Anniversary!!