CPSCMay 30, 2007

Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to: Lead

Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Why was Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to recalled?

The red paint on the drums contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled decorative toy drums away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact The Boyds Collection Ltd. toll-free at (877) 772-3277 ext.2179 anytime, e-mail [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site atwww.boydsstuff.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums
Company
The Boyds Collection Ltd., of McSherrystown, Pa.
Quantity
About 4,500
Sold at
Gift and collectible stores nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for about $15.
Recall date
May 30, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled decorative toy drums are made of wood and come with two wooden drum sticks. The sides of the drums are painted blue with white stars and the tops and bottoms feature an antique U.S. flag decoration. The Eli's Small Drum measures 4 ¾ inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches tall. The Liberty's Large Drum measures 6 ¾ inches in diameter and 4 inches tall. The Eli's Small Drum has item number 654933 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The Liberty's Large Drum has item number 654934 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The drums are packaged and sold separately.

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