CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the …

Recall #: 04032
Affected scope: 26,000 packages

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Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong recalled The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a ca….

CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk was recalled by Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong in November 13, 2003. Reason: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. T…. Remedy: Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.. Verify recall #04032 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. T….

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agency class: November 13, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04032 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.

Reason for recall

The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04032
Date reported	November 13, 2003
Date initiated	November 13, 2003
Recalling firm	Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong
Affected scope	26,000 packages
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 13, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04032.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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