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CPSCRecalled Feb 21, 2017 · #17090

Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

Hazard

The paint on the piano bench's interior compartment contains an excessive level of lead. This is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

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Description

This recall involves piano bench model number 3 I PM / PAW sold with one model of Yamaha grand piano GB1K PM / PAW. The recalled benches are brown wood with a brown padded leather seat and a compartment under the seat. The recalled bench has a manufacturing date code between 08 07 and 16 08 ("YY MM" for year and month). The model number, manufacturing date code and "Yamaha Corporation" are printed on a white label on the interior compartment. Consumers can also find a list of piano serial numbers sold with a bench that is being recalled is at http://4wrd.it/benchrecall.

Product details

Product
Piano benches sold with Yamaha grand piano
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
GB1K
UPCs
Sold at
Piano stores nationwide from January 2009 through November 2016 for about $15,000.
Made in
Indonesia

What you should do

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled piano benches from areas with children and contact Yamaha Corporation of America for instructions on returning the piano bench for a free replacement bench.

View the official CPSC notice