CPSC recall 05-127, announced March 3, 2005, covers Hirschberg Schutz Metal Charms (about 2.8 million units). The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 651-0616, or email charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC received a report of a six-year-old girl who mouthed these charms worn on a homemade necklace. She developed elevated lead levels in her blood that may be related to the charms.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hirschberg Schutz
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 05-127
- Units
- About 2.8 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Michaels Stores, from July 2002 through February 2005, at Recollections stores, from October 2004 through February 2005, and Hancock Fabrics stores, from January 2004 through January 2005 for between $3 to $4.
- Importer
- Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc., of Warren, N.J.
Metal Charms
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
Contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. at (800) 651-0616 anytime to receive a refund. Consumers also can e-mail the firm at charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com for more information.
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