CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
USCPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
Recalling Firm: Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Toys-R-Us-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Solid-colored-and-Multi--colored-Sidewalk-Chalk- |
| Title | CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/chalk-to-go.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Chalk To Go" sidewalk chalk |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/chalk.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk |
| Hazards › Name | The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk |
| Products › Type | Crayons & Chalk |
| Products › Category I D | 1901 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 50,000 packages |
| Recall I D | 2536 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ |
| Retailers › Name | The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package. |
| Recall Date | 2003-11-24T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04038 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China) |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340, 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys "R" Us website: www.toysrusinc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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