Safety regulator, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains
Recall 02141 · Apr 18, 2002 · Hallmark Cards Inc.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02141
- Date
- Apr 18, 2002
- Company
- Hallmark Cards Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chains
- Product type
- Key Rings/Chains
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chain is made of styrene and has a "potion bottle" filled with purple-colored mineral oil and red-colored water. The 3-inch tall key chain has a green base and a gold top, and has the letters "HP" printed on the bottle.
What can happen
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Hallmark, Hallmark Card, Wal-Mart, grocery, drug, and gift stores nationwide sold the key chains, from October 2001 through November 2001, for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled harry potter magic potion bottle key chains?
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
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.