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Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionJun 19, 2008
Recalled Hip Charm Key Chains
Recalled Hip Charm Key Chains
Recalled Hip Charm Key Chains
Recalled Hip Charm Key Chains

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Hazard

The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Incidents & 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 discovered to have high blood levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008 for between $ .50 and $6.

Contact the company

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

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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