May 1, 2008
Nintendo has recalled about 71,000 character-themed lapel pins. The
metal pins contain high levels of lead, which can be toxic and cause
adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
The
recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters.
They vary in size, ranging from 1- to 2- inches in height. The
following character pins were sold individually: Diddy Kong, Donkey
Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus,
Starfox, Waluigi and Wario. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also
sold as a set.
These pins were manufactured in China and sold
at Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY between
April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The pins were
also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide
from April 2004 through November 2007.
Consumers should
immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive
a free replacement. 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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled pins, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08257.html
Consumer Recalls
The product recall information above is provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For more
information or a complete listing of consumer recalls, visit
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