The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09107·Announced 2009-01-27

Markwins Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Markwins Beauty Products is recalling lip gloss keychains because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Markwins Beauty Products is recalling approximately 75,000 units of Lip Gloss Keychains. The recall is necessary because the metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled products are lip gloss containers with a metal clasp keychain attached to the cap by a chain. Markings on the container read "Lip Gloss," "Brillant à lèvres," "Fantasy Makers®" and "from the creators of Wet n Wild." The products were sold at Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer, and Wal-Mart stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1. The lip gloss was manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled lip gloss away from children and contact Markwins Beauty Products for a refund or exchange. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 626-8878 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.markwins.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lip Gloss Keychains
Manufacturer
Markwins Beauty Products, of City of Industry, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Cosmetics
Hazard
Affected units
75,000

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)

  • 077802111326

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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