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CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Name: CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is e...
Brand: CPSC
SKU: CPSC-04174
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 8, 2004Recall ID: 04174Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Product Description & Identification

This toy jewelry recall involves various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes, and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones.

Affected Products

Toy jewelry

Additional Source Details

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U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Announces-Recall-of-Metal-Toy-Jewelry-Sold-in-Vending-Machines-Firms-agree-to-stop-importation-until-hazard-is-eliminated-
Title	CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
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Hazards › Name	CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Injuries › Name	CPSC has received one report of lead poisoning when a child swallowed a piece of toy jewelry containing lead that was previously recalled. No reports of injury or illness have been received for the recalled products announced today.
Products › Name	Toy jewelry
Products › Type	Costume/Children's Jewelry
Products › Category I D	1900
Products › Number Of Units	About 150 million pieces
Recall I D	2648
Remedies › Name	Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.
Importers › 1 › Name	A & A Global Industries, Inc., of Cockeysville, Md.
Importers › 2 › Name	Brand Imports, LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Importers › 3 › Name	Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Importers › 4 › Name	L. M. Becker & Co., Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Retailers › Name	The toy jewelry was sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through June 2004, for between $0.25 and $0.75.
Recall Date	2004-07-08T00:00:00
Description	This toy jewelry recall involves various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes, and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones.
Recall Number	04174
Consumer Contact	Consumers can contact these importers for more information about this recall by calling (602) 636-3908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2025-02-28T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	India

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