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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 4, 2007Highest risk
Fisher-Price Bongo Band Toys
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What’s wrong
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product, in order to receive a free replacement toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety
The product
The recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo is yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with "It's a Big, Big World" printed on it. The toys were sold with animal shaped accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine and drum stick. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drum's orange ring surface. Bongo Band toys included in this recall must have both the product number and date code.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,900
- Recall date
- September 4, 2007
- Brand
- Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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