CPSC2008-04-29
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 71,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Character-themed lapel pins
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Nintendo-Recalls-Lapel-Pins-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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