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

Recalled piano bench 3 I PM / PAW sold with Yamaha grand piano model GB1K PM / PAW
Recalled piano bench 3 I PM / PAW sold with Yamaha grand piano model GB1K PM / PAW

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product Piano benches sold with Yamaha grand piano
Units About 900
Hazards 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.
Remedies 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.

Details

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.

Consumer Contact

Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at 844-703-5446 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected] online at www.usa.yamaha.com and click on “Support” or http://4wrd.it/benchrecall for more information.

Product Images

Recalled piano bench 3 I PM / PAW sold with Yamaha grand piano model GB1K PM / PAW
Location of model number and date code on recalled piano bench
Chart explaining information on piano bench label
Closeup of label on piano bench

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