Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys
Date of Recall
2007-09-04CPSC Release Number
07-303Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(888) 496-8330Units
About 8,900Importer
Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Sold By
Retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.Problem/Hazard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
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.Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mattel.com/safetyRecall Comments
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