CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Recalled November 13, 2003 · CPSC recall 04032 · Target
Hazard
The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
Remedy
Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.
Units
26,000 packages
Incidents / injuries
None.
Description
The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.
What to do
Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.
Contact
Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.target.com
Product
Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Manufacturer(s)
Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong
Imported by
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →