Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
CPSC Recall #04-032 — November 12, 2003
Product
Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong and Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn. are voluntarily recalling about 26,000 packages of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk. The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.Name of product: Multicolored Sidewalk ChalkUnits: 26,000 PackagesManufacturer: Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong Importer: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.Sold at: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.target.com.
Hazard
The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.
Sold At
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.
Manufacturer
Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong
Importer
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China