CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-11-24 · 04038
Hazards
The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Recall
Number
04038
Date
2003-11-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China)
Retailer(s)
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.
Importer(s)
Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ
Country of manufacture
China
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.