CPSC recall · Reported April 29, 2008
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. recalled The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins va….
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure was recalled by Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. in April 29, 2008. Reason: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive …. Verify recall #08257 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause a….
- None
- agency class
- April 29, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08257 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.
Household Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,089 household products recalls on record
Product description
The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.
Reason for recall
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08257 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2008 |
| Date initiated | April 29, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 71,000 |
| 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 immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
- Check the recall number (08257) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Household Products · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Repl… → · All Household Products recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026