FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2002
Release # 02-141
Chain Recall Hotline: (800) 425-5627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, (CPSC), Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., is
voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Harry Potter key chains. The key
chains can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion
hazard to children.
CPSC and Hallmark have not received any reports of incidents. This
recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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.
Hallmark, Hallmark Card, Wal-Mart, grocery, drug, and gift stores
nationwide sold the key chains from October 2001 through November 2001
for about $5.
Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and
contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday for a full refund. For more information, consumers can
log on to the company's website at www.hallmark.com