CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains
Published: April 18, 2002Recall ID: 02141Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
The Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chain is made of styrene and has a "potion bottle" filled with purple-colored mineral oil and red-colored water. The 3-inch tall key chain has a green base and a gold top, and has the letters "HP" printed on the bottle.
Affected Products
Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chains
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Hallmark-Announce-Recall-of-Harry-Potter-Key-Chains |
| Title | CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/harry-potter-keychain.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chain |
| Hazards › Name | The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Hallmark have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chains |
| Products › Type | Key Rings/Chains |
| Products › Category I D | 2021 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,000 |
| Recall I D | 2126 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Hallmark, Hallmark Card, Wal-Mart, grocery, drug, and gift stores nationwide sold the key chains, from October 2001 through November 2001, for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2002-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chain is made of styrene and has a "potion bottle" filled with purple-colored mineral oil and red-colored water. The 3-inch tall key chain has a green base and a gold top, and has the letters "HP" printed on the bottle. |
| Recall Number | 02141 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.hallmark.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-09T00:00:00 |