[Recalled] Ceramic piggy and lion banks — The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is… | CPSC 2010-12-22
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Ceramic piggy and lion banks |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 11077 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 22 December 2010 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
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