SQT recalls Lontcs Busy Board toys over lead in the zipper that breaks the federal lead paint ban
The zipper on the toy contains more lead than the federal lead paint ban allows, and lead is toxic if young children swallow it and can cause health problems.
What to do
Stop using the busy boards right away and contact SQT for a full refund. To get it, unscrew the components, write "RECALLED" on the board in permanent marker, send a photo to Lontcs@163.com, then dispose of the destroyed toy.
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Recall details
- Product
- Lontcs Busy Board
- Hazard
- The toys’ zipper contains levels of lead that exceed the standard set in the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 1,835
- Where sold
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2024 through July 2026 for about $31.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- September 10, 2026
- Recall date
- September 10, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
SQT Recalls Lontcs Busy Boards Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Lead Poisoning; Violate Federal Lead Paint Ban
- Description
- This recall involves the Lontcs Busy Board toys. The toys consist of a wood board and metal handle with multiple attached components including a black plastic buckle with cream colored straps; a brown zipper; a metal latch; a caster wheel; a white doorbell; a lock with keys; a music box with crank; a zig zag duck puzzle; an abacus with three rows of white; red and tan beads; and a white fidget spinner.
- Hazard
- The toys’ zipper contains levels of lead that exceed the standard set in the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the busy boards immediately and contact SQT for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the toys by unscrewing its components, write in permanent marker “RECALLED” on the board, and send a photo of the destroyed toy to Lontcs@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 1,835
- Sold at
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2024 through July 2026 for about $31.
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