CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2005
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
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 wit…
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. recalled This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radi….
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders was recalled by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. in April 13, 2005. Reason: The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning …. Remedy: Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to r…. Verify recall #05154 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning ….
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- agency class
- April 13, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05154 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.
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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, what to do
Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05154 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2005 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Affected scope | About 220,000 |
| 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 recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
- Check the recall number (05154) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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