Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-077 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 22, 2010
- Brand
- Oriental Trading
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Ceramic piggy and lion banks
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 220,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 5, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ceramic piggy and lion banks · About 220,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at www.orientaltrading.com and www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February 2003 through September 2010 for between about $7 and $20 a dozen.; Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.orientaltrading.com
Recall history and context
Oriental Trading appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Oriental Trading recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Ceramic piggy and lion banks (About 220,000 units). The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.
More recalls from Oriental Trading
- Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces
May 2, 2007 · Oriental Trading · Clothing and accessoriesThe recalled necklaces have a silver fish pendant that hangs from a black cord.
- CPSC Warns Of Choking Hazard From Halloween Pumpkin Erasers
October 31, 1994 · Oriental Trading · Other consumer productsOctober 31, 1994 Release # 95-018 Washington, D.C. - Today on Halloween, CPSC is warning consumers that Halloween pumpkin erasers resembling candy pose a choking hazard…
- Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Five Toys
August 27, 1993 · Oriental Trading · Toys and gamesAUGUST 27, 1993 Release # 93-100 PRODUCT: Five toys/children's jewelry items distributed by Oriental Trading Company, Inc. The items include plastic toy maracas, item…
- Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Two Wooden Trains
April 18, 1990 · Oriental Trading · Other consumer productsApril 18, 1990 Release # 90-076 Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Two Wooden Trains Because Of Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S.…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 5, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.