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Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled December 22, 2010 · CPSC recall 11077 · Ceramic

Hazard

The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 220,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.com

Product

Ceramic piggy and lion banks

Imported by

Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →