Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-10). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 1,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08158 |
| Published | 2008-01-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Banks |
| Products | Fish Coin Banks |
| Firm named in the title | TJ Promotions |
| Firms | TJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,300 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | The coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007. |
Description
This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.
Hazard
Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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