CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2003-11-24

CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk

04038 · Recalled 2003-11-24 · CPSC page

Recalled "Chalk To Go" sidewalk chalk
Recalled "Chalk To Go" sidewalk chalk

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.

Hazards

The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Reported injuries

None.

Remedy

Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk50,000 packages

Parties

Manufacturer
Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China)
Importer
Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ
Made in
China
Sold at
The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.

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

More images

Recalled multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk
Recalled multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk

Source: CPSC recall 04038. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.