CPSCGeneral Alert
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Published: April 29, 2008Recall ID: 08257Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.
Affected Products
Character-themed lapel pins
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Nintendo-Recalls-Lapel-Pins-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/815875b562584418898ec779dd543868.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Character-themed lapel pins |
| Hazards › Name | The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Character-themed lapel pins |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 71,000 |
| Recall I D | 4280 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin. |
| Importers › Name | Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set. |
| Distributors › Name | Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 08257 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |