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RecallCPSCcpsc-4276CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

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

Units Affected
12,000
Recall Date
April 18, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure
Wal-mart Stores Nationwide From April 2005 Through April 2008 For About $6. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4276.

The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4276.

Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Wal-mart Stores Nationwide From April 2005 Through April 2008 For About $6. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4276.

For further information, 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

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Wal-mart Stores Nationwide From April 2005 Through April 2008 For About $6. Recall FAQ

Wal-mart Stores Nationwide From April 2005 Through April 2008 For About $6. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure. The notice was published on April 18, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,000 units are potentially affected.