CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Published: November 13, 2003Recall ID: 04032Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.
Product Description & Identification
The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.
Affected Products
Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Target-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Multicolored-Sidewalk-Chalk |
| Title | CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sidewalk-chalk-packaged.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Double Dipp'n Fun" sidewalk chalk |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sidewalk-chalk.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled "Double Dipp'n Fun" sidewalk chalk |
| Hazards › Name | The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk |
| Products › Type | Crayons & Chalk |
| Products › Category I D | 1901 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 26,000 packages |
| Recall I D | 2533 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package. |
| Recall Date | 2003-11-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging. |
| Recall Number | 04032 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong |
| Consumer Contact | Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |