CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-11-24). Hazards: chemical, lead. About 50,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04038 |
| Published | 2003-11-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-09 |
| Product category | Crayons & Chalk |
| Products | Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk |
| Firm named in the title | Toys "R" Us, Inc. |
| Firms | Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China) (manufacturer); Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 50,000 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package. |
Description
The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic backpack-type carrying case with these words on the label: "Chalk To Go...Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM- D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider, ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.
Hazard
The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Remedy
Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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