Recall: Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2007
Release #08-105

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 444-4775
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Reeves International Inc. Recalls Holiday Ornaments 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.

Name of Product: 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments

Units: About 36,000

Distributor: Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J.

Hazard: Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. “2007” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament is a horse shoe shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. “Happy Holiday 2007” is printed on the back of the ornament.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide, including JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: Contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments.

Picture of Recalled 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament

Picture of Recalled 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament

Picture of Recalled 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament