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Charm Key Chains Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

April 18, 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 chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart, and a sand dollar.  The charms hang from a silver-colored chain.  The words "Hip Charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $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 further 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 website.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

 

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

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