CPSC2005-04-13
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from June 2003 through March 2005, for about $20.
Affected count
About 220,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Consumer contact
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 and click on "Product Recalls" for more information or submit questions on the "Store Feedback" link.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Karaoke-Cassette-PlayerRecorders-Don't want to check this manually?
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