The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08250·Announced 2008-04-18

Wal-Mart Recalls Hip Charm Key Chains Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 12,000 Hip Charm Key Chains because the charms contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report, specifically a 9-month-old child with high blood levels of lead, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 12,000 Hip Charm Key Chains sold nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008. The recalled key chains feature several charms, including a button, clover, leaf, heart, and sand dollar, hanging from a silver-colored chain. The product packaging displays the words "Hip charm" and UPC #31568 11017. The key chains were imported by FGX International Inc. of Smithfield, R.I., and manufactured in China.

The recall was initiated after the Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and the CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child. The child was observed mouthing the key chain and was subsequently discovered to have high blood levels of lead. The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain. They should return the product to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hip Charm Key Chains
Manufacturer
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry / Key Chains
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 3156811017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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