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CPSC Announces Recall Of Banned "Snoopy" Bank

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Name of Product:
Snoopy Bank
Hazard:

The paint used on these products has a lead content which exceeds the Commission permissible level of 0.5%.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 12, 1977
Units:

60,000

Consumer Contact

For further information, consumers can call Ideal collect at (212) 454-5000.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 12) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Ideal Toy Corporation, Hollis, New York, today announced the recall of 60,000 banned "Snoopy" toy banks. The paint used on these products has a lead content which exceeds the Commission permissible level of 0.5%.

Effective February 28, 1978, the maximum permissible level for paint used on toys manufactured after that date will be reduced to 0.06%.

The agency's lead-in-paint regulation is intended to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in children who may ingest paint chips or peelings. No injuries or illnesses associated with these toys have been reported to the Commission. A routine check by Ideal revealed the excessive lead content in the paint.

The multicolored banks are approximately six inches high and represent the "Snoopy" character in the following costumes or poses:

Snoopy "Joe Cool" Bank

Snoopy Santa Bank

Snoopy in Tuxedo Bank

Snoopy Dog House Bank

Model #5272-0;

Model #5270-4;

Model #5273-8;

Model #5271-2.

Persons who have these banks should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information, consumers can call Ideal collect at (212) 454-5000.

Remedy:

Persons who have these banks should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Recall number:
77-099

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

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