CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk

Active Recall Announced November 24, 2003 CPSC #04038

Quick answer

CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk is CPSC recall #04038, announced on November 24, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is return the sidewalk chalk to toys "r" us for a refund.. Affected brands: Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China), Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk

Recalled brands

Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China), Toys "R" Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ

Remedy

Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

Recall date

November 24, 2003

Categories

Crayons & Chalk

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04038?

CPSC recall #04038 covers CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 24, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #04038?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04038 is return the sidewalk chalk to toys "r" us for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Toys-R-Us-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Solid-colored-and-Multi--colored-Sidewalk-Chalk-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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