Markwins Beauty Products Lip Gloss Keychains

There is no question but that the ingestion of lead by children, even in small amounts is harmful–even lethal. when the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission sets maximum levels of lead content for products used by consumers, it is done for the purpose of protection against detrimental health effects. A recall such as that of Markwins Beauty Products Lip Gloss Keychains is the result of a lead content that exceeds the level set by the CPSC. The Consumer Products Safety Commission agency works jointly with the Markwins Beauty Products Company to help protect consumers from the dangers of excess levels of lead in the products sold in the United States.

Product Description

The product in question is a tube of lip gloss attached by a metal clasp to a key chain. The inscription on the tube of lip gloss reads ‘from the makers of Wet n Wild,” Fantasy Makers®”, “Brillant á lèvres,” and “Lip Gloss.” The lip gloss attached to a key chain is a handy way to carry this cosmetic product, but children are probably less likely to use this product than some of the other products found to have high levels of lead. The item is produced in China and the importer is Markwins Beauty Products of City of Industry, California.

Hazardous Keychains

The danger in the lip gloss key chain is in the metal clasp that connects the cap to the key holder. It has been shown that children who ingest lead are more likely to suffer the symptoms of lead poisoning with a danger of long term effects throughout the lifetime. The clasp is a small component of the keychain, but it can cause harmful effects to those who handle it, particularly if the lead is ingested along with the lip balm. About 75,000 units are involved in the recall.

Availability of the Lip Gloss Keychains

Most of the Markwins Beauty Products Lip Gloss Keychains were sold at Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer, Rite-Aid or Kmart stores across the nation during the month of October 2008. The typical prise was about one dollar. During this season of the year, such items make popular gifts to pick up for stocking stuffer holiday gifts, so it is hardly surprising that a significant number of key chains were sold during the one month period. The importance of eliminating the use of these key chains cannot be overestimated due to the danger of lead poisoning amongst youngsters.

Remedial Actions

If you are the owner of one of the Markwins Beauty Products Lip Gloss Keychains, you should immediately make certain that the key chains are taken out of the reach of infants and children to avoid negative long term health effects.

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