Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08158 · Jan 10, 2008 · TJ Promotions
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08158
- Date
- Jan 10, 2008
- Company
- TJ Promotions
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Fish Coin Banks
- Product type
- Banks
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.
What can happen
Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fish coin banks?
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.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating 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.