Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 09037 · announced November 4, 2008 · King Import Warehouse · 144 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar Zone “giant”, Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $1.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.