Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09037 · Nov 4, 2008 · King Import Warehouse
144
units affected
144
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09037
- Date
- Nov 4, 2008
- Company
- King Import Warehouse
- Units affected
- 144
- Product
- Toy Xylophones
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves a miniature toy xylophone with item number KW20119. The toy xylophone measures about 12 inches long by 5 inches wide. It has a lavender frame, a lavender mallet, and four bars which are orange, yellow, green, and white. The item number can be found on the packaging.
What can happen
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, or 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Zone “giant”, Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy xylophones?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, or 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the toy xylophone 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.