Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-29). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 71,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08257 |
| Published | 2008-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Character-themed lapel pins |
| Firm named in the title | Nintendo |
| Firms | Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore. (importer); Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 71,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007. |
Description
The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.
Hazard
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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