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Tangame Busy Toy Houses Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint, Lead Content, and Phthalate Content Bans; Lead Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Imported by Tangame Toys; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Reported: November 3, 2022 Initiated: November 3, 2022 #23033

Product Description

This recall involves the Tangame busy houses. The Montesssori toy house is a wooden activity center cube-shaped toy that measures 20 inches high by 12.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches deep with storage. It has four, black caster wheels at the bottom. Activities on the sides of the house include a xylophone, an abacus, a telephone, a clock, a wheel, lights, gears, latches and others.

Reason for Recall

The yellow-painted metal zipper contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard; the orange plastic phone cord contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban; and the horn's blue plastic bulb contains a regulated phthalate that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Tangame Toys for information on how to dispose the product or components for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Tangame busy houses. The Montesssori toy house is a wooden activity center cube-shaped toy that measures 20 inches high by 12.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches deep with storage. It has four, black caster wheels at the bottom. Activities on the sides of the house include a xylophone, an abacus, a telephone, a clock, a wheel, lights, gears, latches and others.. Units affected: About 100.
Why was this product recalled?
The yellow-painted metal zipper contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard; the orange plastic phone cord contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban; and the horn's blue plastic bulb contains a regulated phthalate that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Tangame Toys for information on how to dispose the product or components for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 3, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23033.