On March 21, 2008, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. recalled about 13,000 of its Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys because the paint on the toys contains excessive lead levels, which creates a lead poisoning risk.

The recalled white, brown, and green camouflage Easter egg treat containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging. Sold in a package of eight eggs, “Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK” and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.

The recalled multi-colored spinning egg top toys have Item #1054 printed on the front of the packaging. Sold in packages of a single egg and rip cord, “Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK” and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.

Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide sold the recalled Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys from January 2008 through March 2008 for between $2 and $2.50.

Consumers who own a recalled egg or egg toy should immediately take them away from children and contact Hobby Lobby at 800-326-7931 to receive a $3 exchange card. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Hobby Lobby stores recalls Easter egg containers and Spinning egg tops due to violation of lead paint standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-229, March 21, 2008.