CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-032

Date: November 12, 2003

Product Name: Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong and Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn. are voluntarily recalling about 26,000 packages of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk. The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.Name of product: Multicolored Sidewalk ChalkUnits: 26,000 PackagesManufacturer:  Agglo Corporation, of Hong Kong Importer: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.Sold at: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.target.com.

Hazard Description:

The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units:

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.

Manufactured In:

China