Toys "R" Us, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
- Units
- 50,000 packages
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.
- Product type
- Crayons & Chalk
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China), Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.
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
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 24 2003; last revised JAN 09 2025.
