CPSC2003-11-13
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong
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.
Sold at
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package.
Affected count
26,000 packages
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Target-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Multicolored-Sidewalk-ChalkDon't want to check this manually?
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