Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 08158
Affected scope: About 1,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Tj Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif. recalled This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks….

Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Tj Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif. in January 10, 2008. Reason: Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it…. Verify recall #08158 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Tj Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard..

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agency class: January 10, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08158 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.

Reason for recall

Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08158
Date reported	January 10, 2008
Date initiated	January 10, 2008
Recalling firm	Tj Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif.
Affected scope	About 1,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free rep…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.. Recalled by Tj Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif.. Units affected: About 1,300.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 10, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08158.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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