CPSC2008-06-19
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
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.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008 for between $ .50 and $6.
Affected count
About 39,000 (firm previously recalled 12,000 key chains in April 2008)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Hip Charm Key Chains
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Wal-Mart-Recalls-Additional-Charm-Key-Chains-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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