CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains
CPSC recall 02141. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The key chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark for a full refund.
CPSC recall 02141 has the recall date 18 Apr 2002. The notice names the firm Hallmark Cards. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Poisoning. CPSC gives the product type Key Rings/Chains.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Hallmark have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chains, About 7,000, Key Rings/Chains |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Hallmark Cards Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Key Rings/Chains
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hallmark Cards
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2008 | Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02141The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02141. https://recallregister.com/product/2126-cpsc-hallmark-announce-recall-of-harry-potter-key-chains/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02141 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Hallmark have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hallmark, Hallmark Card, Wal-Mart, grocery, drug, and gift stores nationwide sold the key chains, from October 2001 through November 2001, for about $5.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02141?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Hallmark Cards?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Hallmark Cards. This recall is 1 of them.