Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-12-22). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 220,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11077 |
| Published | 2010-12-22 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-05 |
| Product category | Toys |
| Products | Ceramic piggy and lion banks |
| Firm named in the title | Oriental Trading Company |
| Firms | Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 220,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose |
| Sold | Online at www.orientaltrading.com and www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February 2003 through September 2010 for between about $7 and $20 a dozen. |
Description
The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs. The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane. The banks measure about 4 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in height. Only yellow banks with black plastic stoppers in the bottoms of the banks are being recalled. Banks with white or translucent stoppers are not being recalled.
Hazard
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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