Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08257 · Apr 29, 2008 · Nintendo
71,000
units affected
71,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08257
- Date
- Apr 29, 2008
- Company
- Nintendo
- Units affected
- 71,000
- Product
- Character-themed lapel pins
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled character-themed lapel pins?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
What is the hazard?
The metal lapel pin 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.