CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-154

Date: April 12, 2005

Product Name: Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder

Recall Description:

This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone, with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. "Nu-tronix™" is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children's songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.

Hazard Description:

The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 220,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2003 through March 2005 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

China