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Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  • Recalled Character-themed lapel pins
Name of Product:
Character-themed lapel pins
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:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 29, 2008
Units:

About 71,000

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.com

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
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.
Importer(s):

Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.

Distributor(s):
Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-257

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