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Product Recall Number: 05-072

Why was Metallic necklaces recalled?

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.

Metallic necklaces
Here's product recall specific data for Metallic necklaces.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-072

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-12-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Metallic necklaces

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md. is voluntarily recalling about 155,000 metallic necklaces. 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.Name of product: Metallic necklacesUnits: About 155,000Manufacturer: Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.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.Incidents/Injuries: The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.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 through: Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: 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: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 155,000

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

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

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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