Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-04-29 · 08257
Hazards
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
08257
Date
2008-04-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Character-themed lapel pins
Companies
Retailer(s)
Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.
Importer(s)
Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
Distributor(s)
Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.