CPSC recall 09-037, announced November 4, 2008, covers King Import Warehouse Toy Xylophones (about 144 units). Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, or 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy. Recall contact: call (972) 241-5464.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves a miniature toy xylophone with item number KW20119. The toy xylophone measures about 12 inches long by 5 inches wide. It has a lavender frame, a lavender mallet, and four bars which are orange, yellow, green, and white. The item number can be found on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, or 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- King Import Warehouse
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-037
- Units
- About 144
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Zone “giant”, Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $1.
- Importer
- King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas
Toy Xylophones
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
For additional information, call King Import Warehouse collect at (972) 241-5464 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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