Target Corporation Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Date of Recall

2003-11-13

CPSC Release Number

04-032

Manufactured In

China

Units

26,000 Packages

Importer

Manufactured by Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong and imported by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.

Sold By

The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.

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 Web site at www.target.com

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