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CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

U.S. CPSCChemicalSold on TargetNov 13, 2003
Recalled "Double Dipp'n Fun" sidewalk chalk
Recalled "Double Dipp'n Fun" sidewalk chalk
Recalled "Double Dipp'n Fun" sidewalk chalk
Recalled "Double Dipp'n Fun" sidewalk chalk

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.

Remedy

Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product description

The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.

Sold on

The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package.

Contact the company

Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.target.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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