Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
What's being recalled
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
Units: About 220,000
The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs. The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane. The banks measure about 4 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in height. Only yellow banks with black plastic stoppers in the bottoms of the banks are being recalled. Banks with white or translucent stoppers are not being recalled.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11077, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.