CPSCJune 30, 2011

Cost Plus Inc. Wooden Animal Drum recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Cost Plus Inc. Wooden Animal Drum recalled?

The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week or visit the firm’s website at www.worldmarket.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
Wooden animal drum
Company
Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif.
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from December 2010 through May 2011 for about $7.
Recall date
June 30, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with pictures of animals on the six sides. SKU No. 424857 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the drum.

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