Target Corporation · Recalled
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
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.
- Units
- 26,000 packages
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores, from March 2003 to July 2003, for about $1 per package.
- Product type
- Crayons & Chalk
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong, Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.
Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.target.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 NOV 13 2003; last revised JAN 09 2025.
