Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
CPSC Recall #05-154 — April 12, 2005
Product
Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Description
This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone, with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.
Hazard
The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
Units Affected
About 220,000
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2003 through March 2005 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China