Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Units: 26,000 packages
Manufacturer/Importer: Manufactured by Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong and
imported by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
Hazard: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead,
posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department
of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
Incidents/Injuries: none
Description: The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded
to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double
Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored,
with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This
recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.
Sold from: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003
to July 2003 for about $1 per package.
Remedy: Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to
Target stores for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am
and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's
web site.
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