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Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionJan 27, 2009
Recalled Lip Gloss Keychain
Recalled Lip Gloss Keychain

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

Hazard

The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled lip gloss away from children and contact Markwins Beauty Products for a refund or exchange.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves lip gloss with a metal clasp keychain attached to the cap by a chain. Markings on the lip gloss container read, "Lip Gloss," "Brillant à lèvres," "Fantasy Makers®" and "from the creators of Wet n Wild."

Sold on

Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Markwins Beauty Products at (800) 626-8878 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.markwins.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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