Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2009
Release #09-107

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 626-8878
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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: Lip Gloss Keychains

Units: About 75,000

Importer: Markwins Beauty Products, of City of Industry, Calif.

Hazard: The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves lip gloss with a metal clasp keychain attached to the cap by a chain. Markings on the lip gloss container read, “”Lip Gloss,”” “”Brillant á lèvres,”” “”Fantasy Makers®”” and “”from the creators of Wet n Wild.””

Sold at: Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled lip gloss away from children and contact Markwins Beauty Products for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Markwins Beauty Products at (800) 626-8878 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.markwins.com

Originally Posted on: 1/31/2009
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