Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled April 29, 2008 · CPSC recall 08257 · Nintendo

Hazard

The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.

Units

About 71,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.com

Product

Character-themed lapel pins

Imported by

Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.

Distributed by

Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.

Retailers

Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.

Made in

China

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