Kash ‘N Gold Tinker Bell Lamps

Description: Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2008 Release #08-162 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 354-8785 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Kash N’ Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Tinker Bell Lamps Units: 60,000 Manufacturer: Kash N’ Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y. Hazard: The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Tinker Bell lamp has model “Tinker Bell Lamp” printed on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp has a sculpted Tinker Bell in a flower garden with an animation of Tinker Bell swaying back and forth while music plays when the light switch or demo button is depressed. Sold at: Electronic and appliance retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s from January 2007 through October 2007 for about $40. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm to receive a Kash N’ Gold merchandise credit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kash N’ Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kngamerica.com [Learn More]