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2003 CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS: Lead Hazards
More information on lead in children's toys and jewelry.
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CPSC Recall Alert: November 24, 2003
CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi- colored Sidewalk Chalk
Sold from: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from March 2003 to November 2003 for about $4.99 per package.
Hazard: The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
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| Remedy: Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund. |
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CPSC Recall Alert: November 13, 2003
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Sold from: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.
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.
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| Remedy: Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund. |
CPSC Recall Alert: April 4, 2003
CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
Hazard: The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children.
Contact: Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions at (800) 704-8697 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the company's web site at www.learningcurve.com. |
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CPSC Ban: April 7, 2003
CPSC Bans Candles With Lead-Cored Wicks
Overview: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to ban the manufacture and sale of lead-cored wicks and candles with lead-cored wicks. |
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| CPSC determined that candles using lead-cored wicks could present a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Some container, pillar, votive, and tealight candles use metal wicks and CPSC found that some contained lead. Tapers, commonly used as dinner candles, use cotton wicks and do not contain lead. |
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