Holiday Ornament Recall: Lead Paint Strikes Again

This is one of three ornaments recalled because it contains lead paint.

Photo: CPSC

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced the latest product made in China recalled because it has lead paint that can be toxic if ingested.

Three Reeves International holiday ornaments, about 36,000 items in all, have been recalled:

• 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments: A stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. "2006" is stamped on the rim of the ornament.
• 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments: A stirrup-shaped ornament with a gray horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. "2007" is stamped on the rim of the ornament.
• 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments: A horseshoe-shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. "Happy Holiday 2007" is printed on the back of the ornament.

The ornaments were sold at various retailers nationwide, including the JC Penney catalog and Website, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18.

Consumers are advised to 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.

For additional information, contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit its Website at breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments.

To see photos of the other two ornaments recalled, go to the CPSC Website.

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