CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-04-13 · 05154
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05154
Date
2005-04-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Companies
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from June 2003 through March 2005, for about $20.
Distributor(s)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Country of manufacture
China
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.