Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #11077
Recall Date
2010-12-22
Manufacturer
Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.
Units Affected
About 220,000
Products Involved
Ceramic piggy and lion banks
Hazard
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Online at www.orientaltrading.com and www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February 2003 through September 2010 for between about $7 and $20 a dozen.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs. The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane. The banks measure about 4 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in height. Only yellow banks with black plastic stoppers in the bottoms of the banks are being recalled. Banks with white or translucent stoppers are not being recalled.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28