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CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk

U.S. CPSCChemicalNov 24, 2003
Recalled "Chalk To Go" sidewalk chalk
Recalled "Chalk To Go" sidewalk chalk
Recalled multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
Recalled multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk

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

Hazard

The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Remedy

Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product description

The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic backpack-type carrying case with these words on the label: "Chalk To Go...Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM- D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider, ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.

Sold on

The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.

Contact the company

Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340, 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys "R" Us website: www.toysrusinc.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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