CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms
USCPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.
Affected Products
Metal Charms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Hirschberg-Schutz--Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Charms- |
| Title | CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9d3a3da71043435c989c33d156ff85f0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Metal Charms |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2549b80b3dec4b4c8403c893941d8347.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Metal Charms |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fdba113b4b8f4ae69016639281179012.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Metal Charms |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC received a report of a six-year-old girl who mouthed these charms worn on a homemade necklace. She developed elevated lead levels in her blood that may be related to the charms. |
| Products › Name | Metal Charms |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2.8 million |
| Recall I D | 2891 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc., of Warren, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Michaels Stores, from July 2002 through February 2005, at Recollections stores, from October 2004 through February 2005, and Hancock Fabrics stores, from January 2004 through January 2005 for between $3 to $4. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets. |
| Recall Number | 05127 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. at (800) 651-0616 anytime to receive a refund. Consumers also can e-mail the firm at charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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