CPSC recall · Reported February 21, 2017
Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the piano bench's interior compartment contains an excessive level of lead. This is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif. recalled This recall involves piano bench model number 3 I PM / PAW sold with one model of Yamaha ….
Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of … was recalled by Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif. in February 21, 2017. Reason: The paint on the piano bench's interior compartment contains an excessive level of lead. This is a violation …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled piano benches from areas with children a…. Verify recall #17090 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the piano bench's interior compartment contains an excessive level of lead. This is a violation ….
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- February 21, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17090 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.
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Product description
This recall involves piano bench model number 3 I PM / PAW sold with one model of Yamaha grand piano GB1K PM / PAW. The recalled benches are brown wood with a brown padded leather seat and a compartment under the seat. The recalled bench has a manufacturing date code between 08 07 and 16 08 ("YY MM" for year and month). The model number, manufacturing date code and "Yamaha Corporation" are printed on a white label on the interior compartment. Consumers can also find a list of piano serial numbers sold with a bench that is being recalled is at http://4wrd.it/benchrecall.
Reason for recall
The paint on the piano bench's interior compartment contains an excessive level of lead. This is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled piano benches from areas with children and contact Yamaha Corporation of America for instructions on returning the piano bench for a free replacement bench.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17090 |
| Date reported | February 21, 2017 |
| Date initiated | February 21, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 900 |
| 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 recalled piano benches from areas with children and contact Yamaha Corporation of America…
- Check the recall number (17090) 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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