Recall: Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags
On 2008-05-22, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags due to a potential lead poisoning hazard. This product sold new beginning in April 2007 for about $25.00.
About 4,000 units are involved in this Hoop Retail sleeping bag recall. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.
This was the 1st recall of products in the Bags, Backpacks & Sleeping Bags category in 2008. See other recalled Bags, Backpacks & Sleeping Bags.
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What is the problem?
The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
How can I tell if I own this product?
The recalled Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags have a cartoon pirate design of Davey Jones and Jack Sparrow on the front. Style number F1652B0003 is printed on the logo label inside the sleeping bags. The sleeping bag with the skull art design is not included in this recall.
These items were sold new+ at Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $25.
What should I do if I own this recalled product?
First, stop using the item.
Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.
The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleeping bags away from children and return them to any Disney Store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Disney Store toll-free at (866)902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.disneystore.com
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
+WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.
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