Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-18). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08250 |
| Published | 2008-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Key Rings/Chains |
| Products | Hip Charm Key Chains |
| Firm named in the title | Wal-Mart |
| Firms | FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I. (importer); Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6. |
Description
The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the 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.
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