Wal-Mart recalls 39,000 key chains due to lead

WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) is recalling 39,000 Chinese-made key chains after lead was found in the products, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.

The button, clover, leaf and heart charms on the "Hip Charm" key chains were found to have high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested, the agency said.

The key chains were sold at Wal-Mart stores across the U.S. between April 2005 and June 2008 for between $0.50 and $6.00.

No injuries have been reported in connection with the products in this recall. Wal-Mart recalled 12,000 similar key chains in April after one of the products was found in the home of a 9-month-old with high levels of lead in her blood. According to the CPSC, the child was seen placing the key chain in her mouth.

Consumers should prevent children from handling the key chains and can return the products to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Additional information about the recall and photos of the key chains can be found on the CPSC website at www.cpsc.gov. (Reporting by Georgina Coolidge; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)