CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of: Lead
CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
Why was CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund. Contact: Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340, 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys "R" Us website: www.toysrusinc.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
- Company
- Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China), Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ
- Quantity
- 50,000 packages
- Sold at
- The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.
- Recall date
- November 24, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic backpack-type carrying case with these words on the label: "Chalk To Go...Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM- D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider, ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.