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.
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