Monday, April 14, 2008

Hillbilly Teeth being recalled

Picture of Recalled Hillbilly Teeth
 
Hillbilly Teeth, made in China, are being recalled due to the presence of lead.
 

Name of Product: Hillbilly Teeth
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
One time when I was a TV reporter, a news photographer came to work with a pair of Hillbilly Teeth.  It was funny.
 
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.


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