April 13, 2005
About 220,000 Nu-Tronix karaoke players sold at Wal-Mart are being recalled. 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.
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 childrens songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.
The units were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2003 through March 2005 for about $20.
Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or visit the firms Web site at www.walmartstores.com and click on Product Recalls for more information or submit questions on the Store Feedback link.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
