Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08250 · Apr 18, 2008 · Wal-Mart
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08250
- Date
- Apr 18, 2008
- Company
- Wal-Mart
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Hip Charm Key Chains
- Product type
- Key Rings/Chains
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The child was observed mouthing this key chain.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hip charm key chains?
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested 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.