Recalls / 2007-09-04

Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

07303 · Recalled 2007-09-04 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys		About 8,900

Parties

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Retail from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety

Source: CPSC recall 07303. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.