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CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
- Units
- About 7,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chain is made of styrene and has a "potion bottle" filled with purple-colored mineral oil and red-colored water. The 3-inch tall key chain has a green base and a gold top, and has the letters "HP" printed on the bottle.
The file
- Sold at
- Hallmark, Hallmark Card, Wal-Mart, grocery, drug, and gift stores nationwide sold the key chains, from October 2001 through November 2001, for about $5.
- Product type
- Key Rings/Chains
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Incident log
CPSC and Hallmark have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark for a full refund.
Consumers may contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.hallmark.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 18 2002; last revised SEP 09 2025.