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

Reported: September 4, 2007 Initiated: September 4, 2007 #07303

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 8,900.
Why was this product recalled?
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 4, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07303.