Wal-Mart "Hip Charm" Key Chains Recalled

Date:
April 18, 2008
Category:
Jewelry & Accessories
Company/Brand:
Wal-Mart
The Danger:
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead.
Description:
The recall involves about 12,000 key chains that have several charms, including a button, a clover, a leaf, a heart, and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.
39,000 more key chains were recalled in June 2008.
Sold At:
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.
What To Do:
Do not allow children to handle the key chain, and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For further information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.walmartstores.com.
For More Information:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08250.html

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