The State has issued another alert regarding lead in sidewalk chalk. The sidewalk chalk named "Chalk to Go..Totally Me" was sold at Toys-R-Us stores in our area. The following is a detailed release:


Description: 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.


Sold at: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from March 2003 to November 2003 for about $4.99 per package.


Manufactured in: China


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


Consumer Contact: Consumers may call toll-free on (866) 274-6340 24-hours-a-day Monday through Friday or visit the Toys "R" Us Web site: www.toysrusinc.com


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