Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Home product recall 08-248. Announced by CPSC on Apr 10, 2008.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Apr 10, 2008. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 310,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The seasonal writing pens’ surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Michaels’ customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.michaels.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 310,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Michaels Stores Inc., Irving, Texas.
- Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.