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NINTENDO RECALLS LAPEL PINS DUE TO . . . WHAT ELSE?
LEAD EXPOSURE
May 01, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Character-themed lapel pins
Units: About 71,000
Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
Importer: Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
Hazard: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to
receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Consumer 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 lead problem continues. Be smart before buying any toys for kids. If it's made out of metal
and not from the United States, forget it. If it's made out of anything else, investigate before
giving it to any child.
Source: CPSC
LEAD EXPOSURE
May 01, 2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Character-themed lapel pins
Units: About 71,000
Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
Importer: Pro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.
Hazard: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to
receive a free replacement lapel pin.
Consumer 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 lead problem continues. Be smart before buying any toys for kids. If it's made out of metal
and not from the United States, forget it. If it's made out of anything else, investigate before
giving it to any child.
Source: CPSC
