Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 11263 · announced June 30, 2011 · Cost Plus Inc. Of Oakland, Calif · 1,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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 to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None
Sold at: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from December 2010 through May 2011 for about $7.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.