Hillbilly Teeth, made in China, are being recalled due to the presence of lead.
Name of Product: Hillbilly TeethOne time when I was a TV reporter, a news photographer came to work with a pair of Hillbilly Teeth. It was funny.
Units: About 26,000
Importer: FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas
Hazard: The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow.
Sold at: Grocery, Drug, Convenience, and Mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2.
Manufactured: China
The news director sent out a memo later that day prohibiting the wearing of Hillbilly Teeth in the newsroom. I guess he felt it was important to nip that in the bud before it got out of hand.
