Lowes Recalls Kids Storage Bins

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Holy Crud - we have 10 of these bins in my dd's play room.

Children’s Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.) Name of Product: Children’s Storage Bins Units: About 84,000 Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Manufacturer: Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Lowe’s retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe’s store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit Lowe's Home Improvement: Buy Kitchen Cabinets, Paint, Appliances & Flooring.

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