Albert's Recalls Halloween Skull Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08033
Recall Date
2007-10-17
Manufacturer
R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
Units Affected
About 55,000
Products Involved
Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix
Hazard
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the Albert's Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which "Albert's" and "Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix" is printed. The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28