TAMPA, FLORIDA / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 17, 2020 /

Consumer Warning: Little Bambino Tricycle Recalled for Lead Danger to Children

When it comes to buying toys for children, we all want the best deal we can get. After all, kids grow out of things almost as fast as we can purchase them. Consumers should be aware, however, that sometimes the cheapest product is definitely not the best deal. Case in point: the “Little Bambino Tricycle” made by Thesaurus Global Marketing and sold exclusively on Amazon between October 2019 and June 2019.

On January 9, 2020, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a consumer safety recall on the 4-in-1 canopy tricycle (Recall # 20-712). The trike, which can be used as a push stroller, push, training bike, or classic tricycle, was no doubt attractive to parents and children alike. It came with a back handle for adults, an extended back seat rest, a basket, a canopy, and a bell on the front handle. Who could ask for anything more?

Well, it turns out the contraption had one more feature that nobody wanted -- both the frame and the paint used on the frame contained toxic levels of lead that exceeded the federal led content ban. The federal ban on lead paint has been around for so long -- since the late 1970s -- that many consumers forget how harmful the substance can be.

Lead is especially dangerous for children who -- let’s be honest -- are way more likely to lick, chew, or otherwise ingest anything and everything in the environment surrounding them. Unfortunately, even the smallest amount of lead exposure in children (10 - 20 micrograms per deciLiter) can cause serious problems, such as “lower IQ scores, hyperactivity, behavioral problems, and slowed growth.” At higher levels, lead can cause abdominal and digestive issues, tiredness, and seizures.

If your child has been exposed to lead and is exhibiting any of these symptoms, they will need to be treated medically without delay.

So, what do you do if you’ve already purchased the Little Bambino Tricycle? The first thing you need to do is get the product away from your children and stop using it completely. Parents can then call Thesaurus Global Marketing for a full refund, plus any shipping costs incurred.

If you’re unsure whether you purchased one of the recalled trikes, you should know that Amazon is contacting all purchasers from its site directly. If you purchased a tricycle from other sources, however, it doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. The item is still being sold on sites like eBay.com, and may also show up in garage sales, flea markets, and other second-hand venues. Inexplicably, the offending tricycles are also still being sold on the Little Bambino website.

To identify a recalled product, look for the Little Bambino logo on the front of the tricycle. If you still have the product packaging, look for the manufacturer’s tag. Offending trikes are Model No. BW204 and will contain UPC codes 653981740030, 653981740092, 653981740108, 656857123326, 656857123333 or 656857123340.

WHO TO CONTACT:

If you’re concerned that you’ve purchased one of the Little Bambino trikes containing dangerous levels of lead, contact Little Bambino toll-free at 866-633-8202 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also email the company at info@shoplittlebambino.com or contact them online at www.shoplittlebambino.com by clicking on “Contact Us.”

Freelance Writer : Bruce Anderson is the co-founder of the global brand protection firm, eEnforce. As a freelance journalist, he covers the rapid explosion of harmful activities in eCommerce that adversely impacts brands, organizations and consumers. Bruce reguarly reports on little known issues impacting Marketplaces, Counterfeiting Trends and Consumer Protection issues. Bruce is currently a member of the FBI Infraguard, and the Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force, is former police detective and is registered as a Private Investigator.