CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-11-13 · 04032
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04032
Date
2003-11-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong
Retailer(s)
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package.
Importer(s)
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.