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Home & Furniture

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

Agency Publication Date: February 21, 2017
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Summary

Approximately 900 Yamaha piano benches are being recalled because the paint used in the interior storage compartment contains excessive levels of lead, which violates federal safety standards. These benches were sold together with Yamaha GB1K grand pianos between January 2009 and November 2016 for approximately $15,000. Consumers should immediately move these benches away from children and contact Yamaha for a free replacement.

Risk

The paint on the inside of the bench's storage compartment contains lead levels that exceed federal limits. If children ingest or come into contact with lead, it can cause serious health issues and developmental problems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your piano bench to see if it is model number 3 I PM or 3 I PAW, which were sold with Yamaha grand piano model GB1K PM or GB1K PAW.
  2. Open the bench lid and look for a white label on the interior compartment to find the model number, manufacturing date code, and 'Yamaha Corporation' name.
  3. Verify if the manufacturing date code on the label is between 08 07 (July 2008) and 16 08 (August 2016).
  4. You can also check if your piano's serial number is affected by visiting the firm's list at http://4wrd.it/benchrecall.
  5. Immediately stop using the storage compartment and move the bench away from areas where children may have access to it.
  6. Contact Yamaha Corporation of America at 844-703-5446 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email Benchrecall@yamaha.com for instructions on how to return the bench for a free replacement.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

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.

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 Benchrecall@yamaha.com online at www.usa.yamaha.com and click on "Support" or http://4wrd.it/benchrecall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Yamaha Piano Bench (Model 3 I PM)
Model:
3 I PM
GB1K PM
Lot Numbers:
Date codes between 08 07 and 16 08
Date Ranges: January 2009 - November 2016
Product: Yamaha Piano Bench (Model 3 I PAW)
Model:
3 I PAW
GB1K PAW
Lot Numbers:
Date codes between 08 07 and 16 08
Date Ranges: January 2009 - November 2016

Product Images

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

Location of model number and date code on recalled piano bench

Location of model number and date code on recalled piano bench

Chart explaining information on piano bench label

Chart explaining information on piano bench label

Closeup of label on piano bench

Closeup of label on piano bench

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17090
Status: Active
Sold By: Piano stores nationwide from January 2009 through November 2016 for about $15,000.
Distributor: Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Units Affected: About 900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
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 Benchrecall@yamaha.com online at www.usa.yamaha.com and click on "Support" or http://4wrd.it/benchrecall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: February 21, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response