CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
USCPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
Recalling Firm: L.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side.
Affected Products
Toy Necklaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-LM-Becker--Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Toy-Necklaces- |
| Title | CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toy-jewelry.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled toy necklace |
| Hazards › Name | The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels. |
| Products › Name | Toy Necklaces |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1.4 million |
| Recall I D | 2432 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away. |
| Retailers › Name | Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2003, for about 50 cents. |
| Recall Date | 2003-09-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side. |
| Recall Number | 03178 |
| Manufacturers › Name | L.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |
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