Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Kids’ product recall 07-196. Announced by CPSC on May 30, 2007.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 30, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The red paint on the drums contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled decorative toy drums away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact The Boyds Collection Ltd. toll-free at (877) 772-3277 ext.2179 anytime, e-mail safety@boydsstuff.com, or visit the firm’s Web site atwww.boydsstuff.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled decorative toy drums are made of wood and come with two wooden drum sticks. The sides of the drums are painted blue with white stars and the tops and bottoms feature an antique U.S. flag decoration. The Eli’s Small Drum measures 4 ¾ inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches tall. The Liberty’s Large Drum measures 6 ¾ inches in diameter and 4 inches tall. The Eli’s Small Drum has item number 654933 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The Liberty’s Large Drum has item number 654934 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The drums are packaged and sold separately.
About 4,500 units, as CPSC gives them.
Eli’s Small Drums and Liberty’s Large Drums.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by The Boyds Collection Ltd., McSherrystown, Pa.
- Gift and collectible stores nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for about $15.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.