CPSCGeneral Alert
Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Pain...
Published: December 22, 2010Recall ID: 11077Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Ceramic-Banks-Recalled-by-Oriental-Trading-Company-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint |
| Title | Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11077.11077a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11077.11077b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ceramic piggy and lion banks |
| Products › Type | Toys |
| Products › Category I D | 68364 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 220,000 |
| Recall I D | 541 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.orientaltrading.com and www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February 2003 through September 2010 for between about $7 and $20 a dozen. |
| Recall Date | 2010-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 11077 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |