Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Units: About 220,000
Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard: The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player
contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young
children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral
problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth
retardation.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player
and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone, with a
white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix(tm)" is
printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a
purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold
with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional
microphone and lyric sheets.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2003 through March 2005
for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their
nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund .
Consumer Contact: 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 and click on "Product Recalls" for more
information or submit questions on the "Store Feedback" link.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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