Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 11263 · Jun 30, 2011 · Cost Plus Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11263
- Date
- Jun 30, 2011
- Company
- Cost Plus Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Wooden animal drum
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with pictures of animals on the six sides. SKU No. 424857 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the drum.
What can happen
The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from December 2010 through May 2011 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wooden animal drum?
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, 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.