Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recalled April 18, 2008 · CPSC recall 08250 · 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 12,000
Incidents / injuries
The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the 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 chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.
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 April 2008 for about $6.
Made in
China
UPC
3156811017
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →