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Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Note: This recall has been reannounced.

  • Recalled "Hip Charm" Key Chains
Name of Product:
"Hip Charm" Key Chains
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:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 18, 2008
Units:

About 12,000

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.

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Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Incidents/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.

Sold At:
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.
Importer(s):

FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.

Distributor(s):
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-250

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