Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation.

Is my product affected?

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• Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens · About 310,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.; Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Michaels' customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.michaels.com

Recall history and context

Michaels Stores appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Michaels Stores recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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