The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95110·Announced 1995-04-26

Philip Morris Recalls Parliament Key Chains Containing Liquid Petroleum

Philip Morris is recalling approximately 500,000 Parliament key chains distributed in the northeastern U.S. and Florida because they contain liquid petroleum that poses a hazard 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 (liquid petroleum ingestion/inhalation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Philip Morris U.S.A. is recalling approximately 500,000 Parliament Out-Of-This-World Gateway II key chains imported by Cyrk Inc. The key chains are plastic, disk-shaped items measuring almost 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. One side features a plastic sailboat marked "Parliament" floating in clear and blue liquid, while the other side is marked "PARLIAMENT Out-Of-This-World GETAWAY II." A metal key ring is attached to the disk.

The key chains are not hazardous if used as intended. However, they contain liquid petroleum, which can pose a hazard to young children if they ingest the liquid or inhale it into their lungs. The key chains were distributed free with a two-pack purchase of Parliament cigarettes to adult consumers in the northeastern United States and at promotional events in Panama City, Fla., from August 1993 to September 1994.

Consumers should call Philip Morris at (800) 230-1101 to receive a postage-paid, leak-proof mailer in which to return the key chain. Philip Morris will send consumers $5.00 for each returned key chain.

The recalled product

Product
CPSC, Philip Morris And Cyrk Announce Recall Of Key Chains
Manufacturer
Parliament
Category
Consumer Product — Key Chains
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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