Product recalls are nothing new in the gaming industry, but typically the objects of concern have to do with the electronics themselves. Such is not the case with Nintendo's latest recall. The publisher said today that it is recalling all lapel pins sold or given away as promotional items at its Nintendo "Fun & Games" employee store in Redmond, Washington, and its Nintendo World Store in New York, New York, between 2004 and 2007.
According to Nintendo, the lapel pins are coated by paint that contains an unsafe level of lead, as determined by US government regulations. The pins, which measure approximately 1/2 inch to 2 inches per side, depict various Nintendo characters, and Nintendo said it will be replacing the items with uncontaminated versions free of charge. More information on the recall is available on Nintendo's Web site, and lapel pin owners can call Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 to arrange for replacement pins.
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