CPSC recall · Reported June 19, 2008
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. recalled The recalled key chains have several charms including a button, clover, leaf, and heart. ….
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure was recalled by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. in June 19, 2008. Reason: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse…. Remedy: Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart…. Verify recall #08307 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. issued this CPSC recall-The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse….
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- June 19, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08307 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
The recalled key chains have several charms including a button, clover, leaf, and heart. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and the following UPC numbers are printed on the products packaging: 03156811032, 03156811029, 03156811019, 03156811016, 03156811018, 03156811028, and 03156811030.
Reason for recall
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08307 |
| Date reported | June 19, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Affected scope | About 39,000 (firm previously recalled 12,000 key chains in April 2008) |
| 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 not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (08307) 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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