Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08250. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 08250 has the recall date 18 Apr 2008. The notice names the firm FGX International. The recall has about 12,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Key Rings/Chains.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood-levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain. |
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| Units | 12,000 |
| Description | The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging. |
| Product | Hip Charm Key Chains, About 12,000, Key Rings/Chains |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6. |
| Importer | FGX International Inc |
| Distributor | Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Key Rings/Chains
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name FGX International
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2014 | FGX International Recalls Children's Sunglasses Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 19 Jun 2008 | Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| 7 Dec 2007 | Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08250The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08250. https://recallregister.com/product/4276-wal-mart-recalls-charm-key-chains-due-to-risk-of-lead-exposure/. 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 08250 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Illinois Attorney General informed Wal-Mart and CPSC on April 16, 2008, that the key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-old child who was discovered to have high blood-levels of lead. The child was observed mouthing this key chain.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008 for about $6.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08250?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China