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Product Recall Number: 04-038

Why was Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk recalled?

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

Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
Here's product recall specific data for Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-038

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-11-23

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China), and Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ. are voluntarily recalling about 50,000 packages of multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk. The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.Name of product: Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalkUnits: 50,000 packagesManufacturer: Manufactured by Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China), and imported by Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ.Hazard: The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None.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 at: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from March 2003 to November 2003 for about $4.99 per package.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.Consumer Contact: 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 50,000 packages

  • Incidents: None reported.

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

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

  • Importers: Toys "R" Us, Inc., of Paramus, NJ.

  • Manufacturers: Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong (China)

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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