Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 11077 · Dec 22, 2010 · Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
220,000
units affected
220,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11077
- Date
- Dec 22, 2010
- Company
- Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
- Units affected
- 220,000
- Product
- Ceramic piggy and lion banks
- Product type
- Toys
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceramic piggy and lion banks?
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.
What is the hazard?
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.