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Recall of Sidwalk Chalk!!!
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Night Chalker....Beware!!!

Where did you get your chalk!?!?  Read the label...if there's anything about odor free or being manufactured in Hattiesburg...GET DIFFERENT CHALK!! I see a conspiracy in an attempt to injure Night Chalkers!!


CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Units: 26,000 Packages

Manufacturer/Importer: Manufactured by Agglo Corporation, Hong Kong and imported by Target Corporation, 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: China

Remedy: 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 Web site at www.target.com



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Just in case....


 


 1 cup plaster of paris (do not pack)
almost 1/2 cup cool water
Liquid tempera paint in various colors
         (your kid's teacher may "donate" the paint in exchange for a few
         sticks of chalk)
Margarine tubs or other disposable mixing containers
Disposable molds
         (we used toilet paper rolls with tape covering one end to make a
         "cup")

This stuff won't work on chalkboards, it's too hard, but it works great
on sidewalks and lasts MUCH longer than store bought stuff.  
 
Pour plaster into a container.  Using a disposable stick, stir in most
of the water.  Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of liquid tempera, mixing well,
especially at the bottom.  Add a little more water so the mixture
thickens, stir well, and pour into the molds.  Remove the molds after
the chalk is completely dry.



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Originally posted by: Outside Observer
"Just in case....
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Let them make chalk...

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If this recalled chalk is only sold by Target stores, perhaps we need have no fear for the safety of anyone who might consider ingesting the stuff.

We in this town are not fortunate enough to have a Target other than, from our viewpoint, a certain group of administrators, and from their viewpoint, certain professors.

I look forward to living in a town that has a Target store and lots of other amenities Hattiesburg is not likely to enjoy under the shadow of Thames-style economic development.

NO QUARTER!

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