CPSC recall · Reported February 4, 2016
KHS America Recalls Children's Musical Instrument Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The pink metal note bar on the glockenspiel may contain excessive levels of lead in the paint, violating the federal lead paint standard. If the paint is scraped off and ingested …
The CPSC recalled The Green Tones 8-note Monkey Glockenspiel is a children's musical instrument with eight ….
KHS America Recalls Children's Musical Instrument Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 4, 2016. Reason: The pink metal note bar on the glockenspiel may contain excessive levels of lead in the paint, violating the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the pink bar from the glockenspiel and contact KHS Am…. Verify recall #16094 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The pink metal note bar on the glockenspiel may contain excessive levels of lead in the paint, violating the ….
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- agency class
- February 4, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16094 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, 6 from CPSC - 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.
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Product description
The Green Tones 8-note Monkey Glockenspiel is a children's musical instrument with eight metal bars in multiple colors mounted on a wooden base shaped like a monkey. The bars are individually attached to the base with one screw at each end. The second bar from the top is pink, 3.5 inches long and has a "B" stamped on it. This is the bar that needs to be replaced. The Green Tones logo is stamped on the back of the glockenspiel and the tracking number HS0178410914 is printed in black at the bottom.
Reason for recall
The pink metal note bar on the glockenspiel may contain excessive levels of lead in the paint, violating the federal lead paint standard. If the paint is scraped off and ingested lead can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the pink bar from the glockenspiel and contact KHS America for information on getting a free replacement pink bar.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16094 |
| Date reported | February 4, 2016 |
| Date initiated | February 4, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 150 |
| 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 immediately remove the pink bar from the glockenspiel and contact KHS America for information on getting a free …
- Check the recall number (16094) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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