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Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

Reported: February 21, 2017 Initiated: February 21, 2017 #17090

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 900
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Yamaha-Corporation-of-America-Recalls-Benches-Sold-With-Grand-Pianos

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.. Units affected: About 900.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 21, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17090.

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