CPSCSeptember 4, 2007

Fisher-Price Bongo Band Toys recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Fisher-Price Bongo Band Toys recalled?

Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety

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
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys
Company
Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Quantity
About 8,900
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Recall date
September 4, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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