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Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionApr 29, 2008
Recalled Character-themed lapel pins
Recalled Character-themed lapel pins

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

Hazard

The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.

Sold on

Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.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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