CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk

Recalled November 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 04038 · Toys "R"

Recalled multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk

Hazard

The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Remedy

Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

Units

50,000 packages

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic backpack-type carrying case with these words on the label: "Chalk To Go...Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM- D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider, ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.

What to do

Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

Contact

Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340, 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys "R" Us website: www.toysrusinc.com

Product

Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk

Manufacturer(s)

Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China)

Imported by

Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ

Retailers

The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →