April 18, 2008
Wal-Mart is recalling about 12,000 "Hip Charm" key chains. The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
The Illinois Attorney General reported that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood-levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing the key chain.
The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, 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 products packaging.
The chains were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6. They were made in China.
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and should 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 the firms Web site at www.walmartstores.com.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
