CPSCGeneral Alert
Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standar...
Published: August 25, 2016Recall ID: 16251Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all M&M-branded jewelry, including some children's jewelry. Recalled items include earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces sold between May 2015 and July 2016. Jewelry items included in the recall have the M&M'S logo "M" as a charm or other feature.
Affected Products
M&M'S®-branded jewelry
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Mars-Retail-Group-Recalls-MMs-Branded-Jewelry |
| Title | Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mm1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | M&M’s World Earrings |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mm2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | M&M’s World Necklaces |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mm3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | M&M’s World Ring |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mm4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | M&M’s World Bracelet |
| Hazards › Name | The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products. |
| Products › Name | M&M'S®-branded jewelry |
| Products › Type | Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 67603 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 52,400 |
| Recall I D | 7839 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the reach of children, and contact M&M'S World or visit an M&M'S World store to return the jewelry for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Phillips International Inc., of Hallandale, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | M&M'S® World Stores in New York; Orlando, Fla.; Las Vegas; and Henderson, Nev. from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $6 and $18. |
| Recall Date | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all M&M-branded jewelry, including some children's jewelry. Recalled items include earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces sold between May 2015 and July 2016. Jewelry items included in the recall have the M&M'S logo "M" as a charm or other feature. |
| Distributors › Name | Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.J. |
| Recall Number | 16251 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | M&M'S World at 866-915-5058 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mmsworld.com and click on the "Product Safety & Recalls" link at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |