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

Michaels Stores Inc. announced a voluntary recall of seasonal writing pens: Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers. The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. 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. Read more...

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