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 Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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.
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 June 2008 for between $ .50 and $6.
Injuries
There have been no injuries reported with the additional key chains included in this recall. The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC in April that the previously recalled key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was disc
Recall Number
08307
Product Information
Product Name
Hip Charm Key Chains
Product Type
Key Rings/Chains
Number of Units
About 39,000 (firm previously recalled 12,000 key chains in April 2008)
Imported By
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Distributed By
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In
China