CPSC recall 06-156, announced May 5, 2006, covers Metal Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs) (about 730,000 units). The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD. Recall contact: call (877) 541-2229, or go to www.dvdcharmrecall.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms. Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops. The DVD boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are included in this recall. DVD Titles Curly Top Heidi Little Miss Broadway Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 1 (with above three titles) Baby Take a Bow Bright Eyes Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 2 (with above three titles) Dimples The Little Colonel The Littlest Rebel Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 3 (with above three titles)
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 06-156
- Units
- About 730,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores that sell DVDs, Web retailers, and direct mail from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15 for single DVDs and about $30 for gift box collections of three DVDs.
- Distributor
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Metal Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs)
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fox Home Entertainment toll-free at (877) 541-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dvdcharmrecall.com
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