Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08250 · announced April 18, 2008 · Fgx · 12,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.
Consumer contact: For further information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.