CPSC recall 08248
Flower Writers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Flower Writers by Michaels Stores, citing the seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08248 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-04-10 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Michaels Stores |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens | 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.
Reason
The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Michaels-Stores-Recalls-Seasonal-Writing-Pens-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard
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