Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08307 · announced June 19, 2008 · Fgx · 39,000 units affected
The product
The recalled key chains have several charms including a button, clover, leaf, and heart. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and the following UPC numbers are printed on the products packaging: 03156811032, 03156811029, 03156811019, 03156811016, 03156811018, 03156811028, and 03156811030.
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): There have been no injuries reported with the additional key chains included in this recall. The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC in April that the previously recalled 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 June 2008 for between $ .50 and $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.