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Product recall · CPSCApril 29, 2008Worth checking
Nintendo Lapel Pins
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Who to contact: For more information, consumers can contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 71,000
- Recall date
- April 29, 2008
- Brand
- Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
- Made or distributed by
- Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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