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CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to hearingIngestionJul 8, 2004
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry
Recalled toy jewelry

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

Hazard

CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC has received one report of lead poisoning when a child swallowed a piece of toy jewelry containing lead that was previously recalled. No reports of injury or illness have been received for the recalled products announced today.

Product description

This toy jewelry recall involves various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes, and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones.

Sold on

The toy jewelry was sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through June 2004, for between $0.25 and $0.75.

Contact the company

Consumers can contact these importers for more information about this recall by calling (602) 636-3908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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