Nintendo · Recalled
Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 71,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2–$4
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.
The file
- Sold at
- Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash., Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.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 29 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.