Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-
colored Sidewalk Chalk
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 24, 2003
Release # 04-038
Company Phone Number: (866) 274-6340
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-
colored Sidewalk Chalk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk.
Units: 50,000 packages
Manufacturer: Manufactured by Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong
(China), and imported by Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ.
Hazard: The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high
levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic
backpack-type carrying case with these words on the label: "Chalk To
Go...Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun
chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM-
D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider,
ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk
pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green,
yellow, and purple.
Sold at: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide
from March 2003 to November 2003 for about $4.99 per package.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340 24-
hours-a-day Monday through Friday or visit the Toys "R" Us Web site:
www.toysrusinc.com