CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 13, 2005

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

Contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information or submit questions on the "Store Feedback" link.

Recall Details

Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from June 2003 through March 2005, for about $20.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
05154

Product Information

Product Name
Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Product Type
DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Number of Units
About 220,000
Distributed By
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 925-6278
Website www.walmartstores.com
Full Contact Information

Contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information or submit questions on the "Store Feedback" link.