CPSCNovember 4, 2008

Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to: Lead

Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to recalled?

Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: 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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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
Toy Xylophones
Company
King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas
Quantity
About 144
Sold at
Dollar Zone “giant”, Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $1.
Recall date
November 4, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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