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CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces

U.S. CPSCChemicalSep 10, 2003
Recalled toy necklace
Recalled toy necklace

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.

Incidents & injuries

The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.

Product 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.

Sold on

Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2003, for about 50 cents.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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