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Product Recall Number: 03-178

Why was Toy Necklaces recalled?

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

Toy Necklaces
Here's product recall specific data for Toy Necklaces.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-178

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-09-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Toy Necklaces

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L.M. Becker & Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 1.4 million Toy Necklaces. The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.Name of product: Toy NecklacesUnits: 1.4 millionManufacturer: L.M. Becker & Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.Hazard: The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.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 from: Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide from March 2002 through April 2003 for about 50 cents.Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available

  • Units: 1.4 million

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

  • Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: L.M. Becker & Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: India

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed