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CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces

U.S. CPSCChemicalCutsDec 17, 2004
Recalled metallic necklaces
Recalled metallic necklaces

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

Hazard

The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Product description

The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs, depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.

Sold on

Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.

Contact the company

Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at: [email protected]

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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