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

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 39,000 Hip Charm Key Chains due to the risk of lead exposure. The recalled key chains feature charms including a button, clover, leaf, and heart hanging from a silver-colored chain. The packaging is printed with the words "Hip charm" and specific UPC numbers. This recall follows a previous recall of 12,000 similar key chains in April 2008.

The charms on these key chains can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. While no injuries have been reported with the additional key chains included in this specific recall, the Illinois Attorney General previously informed Wal-Mart and the CPSC that a previously recalled key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing the key chain.

The key chains were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008 for between $0.50 and $6.00. The product was imported by FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I., and manufactured in China. Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and should return it 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 — Key Chains

Hazard

• lead-exposure
• toxicity

Affected units

39,000

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