Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07196 · May 30, 2007 · The Boyds Collection Ltd.
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07196
- Date
- May 30, 2007
- Company
- The Boyds Collection Ltd.
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled decorative toy drums are made of wood and come with two wooden drum sticks. The sides of the drums are painted blue with white stars and the tops and bottoms feature an antique U.S. flag decoration. The Eli's Small Drum measures 4 ¾ inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches tall. The Liberty's Large Drum measures 6 ¾ inches in diameter and 4 inches tall. The Eli's Small Drum has item number 654933 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The Liberty's Large Drum has item number 654934 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The drums are packaged and sold separately.
What can happen
The red paint on the drums contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled decorative toy drums away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Gift and collectible stores nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eli's small drums and liberty's large drums?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled decorative toy drums away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The red paint on the drums contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.