Classic Concepts Recalls Aman Trunks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus World Market
Recall 14170 · May 8, 2014 · Classic Concepts
1,150
units affected
1,150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14170
- Date
- May 8, 2014
- Company
- Classic Concepts
- Units affected
- 1,150
- Product
- Aman Trunk
- Product type
- Chests/Trunks
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Aman Trunk is a wooden storage trunk measuring 38 inches wide by 18 inches high by 18 inches deep. The sides have a natural finish with a deep red painted front panel that is surrounded by decorative metal trim with a metal plate for securing a padlock. There are chains on the interior to keep the hinged dark wood lid attached to the trunk body. The sides of the trunk have metal handles for lifting. The trunk stands on four carved wooden feet. A sticker attached to the bottom of trunk has a UPC bar code numbered 24441018 and one of the following PO numbers: 200450992, 200450994, 200450995, 400450998 or 400450999.
What can happen
The surface coating paint on the interior metal chains contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the trunks and contact Cost Plus World Market for a free replacement of lead-compliant chains.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from August 2013 to November 2013 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aman trunk?
Consumers should immediately stop using the trunks and contact Cost Plus World Market for a free replacement of lead-compliant chains.
What is the hazard?
The surface coating paint on the interior metal chains contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
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.