CPSC recall 04-174, announced July 8, 2004, covers A & A Global Industries Toy jewelry (about 150 million units). CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry. Recall contact: call (602) 636-3908.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 04-174
- Units
- About 150 million pieces
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- A & A Global Industries, Inc., of Cockeysville, Md., Brand Imports, LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., L. M. Becker & Co., Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Toy jewelry
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
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.
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