Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-12-22 · 11077
Hazards
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Recall
Number
11077
Date
2010-12-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at www.orientaltrading.com and www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February 2003 through September 2010 for between about $7 and $20 a dozen.
Importer(s)
Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs. The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane. The banks measure about 4 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in height. Only yellow banks with black plastic stoppers in the bottoms of the banks are being recalled. Banks with white or translucent stoppers are not being recalled.