CPSC recall 11-077, announced December 22, 2010, covers Oriental Trading Ceramic piggy and lion banks (about 220,000 units). The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit. Recall contact: call (800) 723-6155, or go to www.orientaltrading.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Oriental Trading
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-077
- Units
- About 220,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
CPSC product type: Toys
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.com
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