KHS America Recalls Children's Musical Instrument Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-094 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 4, 2016
- Brand
- KHS
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Monkey Glockenspiel
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 150
- Made in
- Israel
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 4, 2016
What was recalled
The Green Tones 8-note Monkey Glockenspiel is a children's musical instrument with eight metal bars in multiple colors mounted on a wooden base shaped like a monkey. The bars are individually attached to the base with one screw at each end. The second bar from the top is pink, 3.5 inches long and has a "B" stamped on it. This is the bar that needs to be replaced. The Green Tones logo is stamped on the back of the glockenspiel and the tracking number HS0178410914 is printed in black at the bottom.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Monkey Glockenspiel · About 150 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Independent toy and music retailers and online at amazon.com and gogreentones.com from January 2015 through September 2015 for about $40.; KHS America of Mt. Juliet, Tenn..
Consumer contact
KHS America Green Tones at 800-283-4676 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.gogreentones.com and click on "Contact Us" for more information.
Recall history and context
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?
Monkey Glockenspiel (About 150 units). The Green Tones 8-note Monkey Glockenspiel is a children's musical instrument with eight metal bars in multiple colors mounted on a wooden base shaped like a monkey.
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 remove the pink bar from the glockenspiel and contact KHS America for information on getting a free replacement pink bar.
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