The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11263·Announced 2011-06-30

Cost Plus Recalls Wooden Animal Drum for Lead Paint Violation

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling about 1,000 wooden animal drums sold at Cost Plus World Market because the paint contains lead levels exceeding 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 lead paint violation, which is a high-risk hazard, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif., is recalling about 1,000 wooden animal drums sold at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from December 2010 through May 2011 for about $7. 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 recall is being issued because the paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The drums were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden animal drum
Manufacturer
Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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