Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled January 10, 2008 · CPSC recall 08158 · Coin
Hazard
Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available.
Units
About 1,300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.
What to do
Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available.
Contact
For additional information, contact T J Promotions toll-free at (866) 742-2493 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tjpromo.com
Product
Fish Coin Banks
Distributed by
TJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif.
Retailers
The coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →