Ceramic piggy and lion banks
CPSC Recall #11-077 — December 21, 2010
Product
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
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.
Hazard
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
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.
Importer
Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.
Manufactured In
China