Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recalled June 19, 2008 · CPSC recall 08307 · Wal-Mart
Hazard
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Units
About 39,000 (firm previously recalled 12,000 key chains in April 2008)
Incidents / injuries
There have been no injuries reported with the additional key chains included in this recall. The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC in April that the previously recalled key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain.
Description
The recalled key chains have several charms including a button, clover, leaf, and heart. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and the following UPC numbers are printed on the products packaging: 03156811032, 03156811029, 03156811019, 03156811016, 03156811018, 03156811028, and 03156811030.
What to do
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Contact
For further information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Product
Hip Charm Key Chains
Imported by
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Distributed by
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008 for between $ .50 and $6.
Made in
China
UPC
03156811016 · 03156811018 · 03156811019 · 03156811028 · 03156811029 · 03156811030 · 03156811032
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →