September 05, 2008
Expanded Recall for Lead Hazards – "Hip Charm" Key Chains
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following voluntary recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead.
Product Description: The recalled key chains have several charms including a button, clover, leaf, and heart. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and the following UPC numbers are printed on the products packaging: 03156811032, 03156811029, 03156811019, 03156811016, 03156811018, 03156811028, and 03156811030.
Importer: FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008 for between $ .50 and $6.
Remedy: Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund or contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Complete information about the recalled items is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
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