CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
USCPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA."
Affected Products
Children's Velcro wallets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Raymond-Geddes--Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Velcro-Wallets |
| Title | CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/velcro-wallet.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled children's Velcro wallets |
| Hazards › Name | The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these wallets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Children's Velcro wallets |
| Products › Type | Clothing Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1888 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 55,000 |
| Recall I D | 876 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets, from August 1998 through April 2001, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2001-07-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA." |
| Recall Number | 01190 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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