CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-04-13). Hazards: chemical, lead. About 220,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05154 |
| Published | 2005-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-30 |
| Product category | DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Products | Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder |
| Firm named in the title | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. |
| Firms | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 220,000 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from June 2003 through March 2005, for about $20. |
Description
This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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