Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Released: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 71,000 Character-themed lapel pins. The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall Details
Product
Character-themed lapel pins
Description
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.
Hazards
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
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