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Additional Charm
Key Chains Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
June 20, 2008
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: "Hip
Charm" Key Chains
Hazard: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead,
which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
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 at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008
for between $0.50 and $6.
Remedy: Consumers should not allow
children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for
a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional 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.
A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:


For more information on the hazard of lead, please
visit our Healthy
Environments Section.



