TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.
Affected Products
TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/TOBY-NYC-Expands-Childrens-Metal-Jewelry-Recall-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9ba672428e314cb597babeda2c01514b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Jewelry Set |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9379d9212b524ba6a11cf1e53c50d6c1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Jewelry Set |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1554bd4960ca41b5ad1b7ca914b6eec3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Jewelry Set |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1c432d0f68fc448798c94f61302c7a4d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Jewelry Set |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9324b05f9ca1460d823dce0e00b40c29.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Jewelry Set |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 23,500 (about 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August 22, 2007) |
| Recall I D | 3742 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item. |
| Importers › Name | TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2007-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging. |
| Recall Number | 07314 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |