CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
Published: December 17, 2004Recall ID: 05072Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs, depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.
Affected Products
Metallic necklaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Raymond-Geddes-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Necklaces- |
| Title | CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/necklaces-2004.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled metallic necklaces |
| Hazards › Name | The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Metallic necklaces |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 155,000 |
| Recall I D | 2840 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2004-12-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs, depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section. |
| Recall Number | 05072 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |