CPSC recall 05-072, announced December 17, 2004, covers Raymond Geddes Metallic necklaces (about 155,000 units). The necklaces contain high levels of lead. Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 431-1722, or email consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Raymond Geddes
- Manufacturer
- Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 05-072
- Units
- About 155,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.
Metallic necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
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
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