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

Kids’ product recall 04-038. Announced by CPSC on Nov 24, 2003.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Nov 24, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

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

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340, 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys “R” Us website: www.toysrusinc.com

Which ones are recalled?

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.

50,000 packages units, as CPSC gives them.

Multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong (China).
  • Imported by Toys “R” Us, Inc., Paramus, NJ.
  • The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide, from March 2003 to November 2003, for about $4.99 per package.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

None.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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