Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 09107 · Jan 27, 2009 · Markwins Beauty Products
75,000
units affected
75,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09107
- Date
- Jan 27, 2009
- Company
- Markwins Beauty Products
- Units affected
- 75,000
- Product
- Lip Gloss Keychains
- Product type
- Key Rings/Chains
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves lip gloss with a metal clasp keychain attached to the cap by a chain. Markings on the lip gloss container read, "Lip Gloss," "Brillant à lèvres," "Fantasy Makers®" and "from the creators of Wet n Wild."
What can happen
The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled lip gloss away from children and contact Markwins Beauty Products for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lip gloss keychains?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled lip gloss away from children and contact Markwins Beauty Products for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.