CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
USCPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.
Affected Products
Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Karaoke-Cassette-PlayerRecorders- |
| Title | CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/581f8cbfb3e2432fa59983279ca42194.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Crayon-Ball Products |
| Hazards › Name | The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder |
| Products › Type | DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Products › Category I D | 1919 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 220,000 |
| Recall I D | 2912 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from June 2003 through March 2005, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2005-04-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets. |
| Distributors › Name | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Recall Number | 05154 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information or submit questions on the "Store Feedback" link. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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