Important toy recall for Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys
Recently, my article on preschool music and movement recommended that musical experiences for toddlers and preschoolers should include age appropriate toys that make controllable musical sounds. So, when I read about a consumer recall for one such item, I felt the need to make my readers aware.
On September 4, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys, imported by Fisher-Price, Inc., manufactured in China.
The toy's surface paints contain excessive levels of lead, and is in violation of a federal law which prohibits lead paint on children's toys.
The recall includes two bongos: One with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface; the other has a yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface.
If your product contains product number K9343 and A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH, stop using the toy immediately and contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 or visit the company's website at www.mattel.com/safety for information about returning the product and receiving a free replacement toy.
