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CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders

Reported: April 13, 2005 Initiated: April 13, 2005 #05154

Product Description

This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.

Reason for Recall

The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 220,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Karaoke-Cassette-PlayerRecorders-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.. Recalled by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.. Units affected: About 220,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 13, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05154.

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