May 31, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
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Lead Recall – Toy Drums
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of toy drums. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that these products contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: The recalled decorative toy drums are made of wood and come with two wooden drum sticks. The sides of the drums are painted blue with white stars and the tops and bottoms feature an antique U.S. flag decoration. The Eli's Small Drum measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 3 1/2 inches tall. The Liberty's Large Drum measures 6 3/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall. The Eli's Small Drum has item number 654933 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The Liberty's Large Drum has item number 654934 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The drums are packaged and sold separately. Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: Gift and collectible stores nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for about $15.
Imported by: The Boyds Collection Ltd., of McSherrystown, Pa.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled decorative toy drums away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact The Boyds Collection Ltd. toll-free at (877) 772-3277 ext. 2179 anytime, e-mail safety@boydsstuff.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.boydsstuff.com.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
