CPSC recall 06-103, announced March 2, 2006, covers MTC - Man's Trading Girl Favors Children's Toy Jewelry (about 144,500 units). The recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these recalled items away from children immediately and discard them or return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 388-7228 or (415) 468-7300, go to www.mtcmans.com, or email mtcmans@aol.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 jewelry includes various colored plastic bead bracelets, rings and necklaces on elastic strings. They were sold under the brand name "Girl Favors" and had the following item numbers and writing on the packaging: Item Number Product PF-1531 4 Smiley Bead Bracelets PF-1532 4 Clear Bead Necklaces PF-1533 6 Clear Bead Bracelets & Rings PF-1536 4 Power Bead Bracelets PF-1541 3 Heart Necklaces PF-1549 4 Ice Cube Bracelets
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these recalled items away from children immediately and discard them or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MTC - Man's Trading
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 06-103
- Units
- About 144,500 sets
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various dollar stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.
- Importer
- MTC - Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.
Girl Favors Children's Toy Jewelry
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
Contact MTC-Man's Trading Company at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or fax to them at (415) 468-7300. Consumers also can contact the company via email at mtcmans@aol.com, or on their Web site at www.mtcmans.com
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