CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-11-13). Hazards: chemical, lead. About 26,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04032 |
| Published | 2003-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-09 |
| Product category | Crayons & Chalk |
| Products | Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk |
| Firm named in the title | Target Corporation |
| Firms | Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 26,000 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package. |
Description
The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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