CPSC recall 07-303, announced September 4, 2007, covers Fisher-Price Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys (about 8,900 units). Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product, in order to receive a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (888) 496-8330, or go to www.mattel.com/safety.
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Which products are included?
The recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo is yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with "It's a Big, Big World" printed on it. The toys were sold with animal shaped accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine and drum stick. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drum's orange ring surface. Bongo Band toys included in this recall must have both the product number and date code.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product, in order to receive a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-303
- Units
- About 8,900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
- Importer
- Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety
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