CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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 Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Contact Information
For further 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
Recall Details
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.
Injuries
The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood-levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain.
Recall Number
08250
Product Information
Product Name
Hip Charm Key Chains
Product Type
Key Rings/Chains
Number of Units
About 12,000
Imported By
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Distributed By
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In
China