The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08158·Announced 2008-01-10

TJ Promotions Recalls Fish Coin Banks Due to Lead Paint Violation

TJ Promotions is recalling approximately 1,300 fish-shaped coin banks because the surface paint contains excessive levels of 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 violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

TJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif., is recalling approximately 1,300 fish-shaped coin banks made of plaster. The coin banks are orange with white stripes and were manufactured in China. The recall is due to the surface paint containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

These coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled products.

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. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.tjpromo.com.

The recalled product

Product
Fish Coin Banks
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Novelty Items
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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