Prop 65 Notices

Prop 65 notice 2025-04291: Hot Topic, Inc.

Precila Balabbo filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on October 17, 2025. It names Hot Topic, Inc., Hot Topic Merchandising, Inc. and Hot Topic Merchandising, Inc. dba Box Lunch and alleges exposure to Lead from Burial Mist Goth Apothecary Candle.

The violations below are alleged in a 60-day notice. They are not proven. A 60-day notice is not a lawsuit and not a finding of liability.

AG number
2025-04291
Date filed
Noticing party
Plaintiff attorney
Evan Smith
Alleged violators
Chemicals
Source or product
Burial Mist Goth Apothecary Candle
Official notice
Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
Official record
Attorney General record for 2025-04291
Last checked
November 11, 2026

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Other notices naming Hot Topic, Inc.

  • Hot Topic Merchandising, Inc. and 1 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Froggy Plush ID Strap Lanyard
    Notice 2026-02975, filed 2026-06-23 by Consumer Protection Group, LLC
  • Hot Topic, Inc.: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Gwen Bike Plush Soft Toy
    Notice 2026-02970, filed 2026-06-23 by Consumer Protection Group, LLC
  • Hot Topic, Inc. and 2 more: Lead in NLC Frog Shroom Snail Topper Mug
    Notice 2026-02378, filed 2026-05-21 by Gabriel Espinoza
  • Hot Topic, Inc. and 3 more: Lead in Burial Mist Goth Apothecary Candle
    Notice 2026-00768, filed 2026-02-17 by Precila Balabbo
  • Hot Topic, Inc. and 3 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Hello Kitty & Friends Bag
    Notice 2025-04540, filed 2025-11-06 by Precila Balabbo

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