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CPSCRecalled Nov 24, 2003 · #04038

CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk

Hazard

The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

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Description

The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic backpack-type carrying case with these words on the label: "Chalk To Go...Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM- D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider, ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.

Product details

Product
Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
Type
Crayons & Chalk
Manufacturer
Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China)
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.
Made in
China

What you should do

Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

View the official CPSC notice