CPSCDecember 22, 2010

Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due: Lead

Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due recalled?

The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.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
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
Company
Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.
Quantity
About 220,000
Sold at
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.
Recall date
December 22, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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