The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07303·Announced 2007-09-04

Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys for Lead Paint Violation

Fisher-Price is recalling Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fisher-Price Inc. is recalling approximately 8,900 Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys. The recall is due to surface paints on the toys containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. The recalled toys feature two bongos with yellow and green plastic drum bases; one has a blue drum surface, and the other has an orange drum surface printed with "It's a Big, Big World." The toys were sold with animal-shaped accessories, including a monkey, bird, tambourine, and drum stick.

The toys were sold at retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20. To identify the recalled product, look for product number K9343 inside the orange drum and a date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH printed on the drum's orange ring surface. Both the product number and date code must be present for the toy to be included in this recall.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product to receive a free replacement toy. For additional information, consumers can contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 or visit www.mattel.com/safety.

The recalled product

Product
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
8,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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