CPSC Recall in 2017: Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Benches Sold With Grand Pianos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-090

Date: February 21, 2017

Product Name: Piano benches sold with Yamaha grand piano

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 900

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Piano stores nationwide from January 2009 through November 2016 for about $15,000.

Manufactured In:

Indonesia