The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08162·Announced 2008-01-10

Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Lamps for Lead Paint Violation

Kash N' Gold is recalling Tinker Bell novelty lamps 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kash N' Gold Ltd. is recalling approximately 60,000 Tinker Bell novelty lamps due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface paint on these lamps contains excessive levels of lead. The recalled lamps feature a sculpted Tinker Bell in a flower garden with an animation that sways back and forth while music plays when the light switch or demo button is depressed. The model name "Tinker Bell Lamp" is printed on the bottom of the unit.

These lamps were sold at electronic and appliance retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, from January 2007 through October 2007 for about $40. The lamps were manufactured in Hong Kong. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps. They should return the lamps to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Kash N' Gold to receive a merchandise credit. For additional information, consumers can contact Kash N' Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.kngamerica.com.

The recalled product

Product
Tinker Bell Lamps
Manufacturer
Kash N' Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Novelty Lamps
Hazard
Affected units
60,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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