CPSC recall 10-131, announced February 2, 2010, covers Playmates Toys Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets (about 252,000 units). A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement charm accessory. Recall contact: call (888) 810-1133, or go to www.playmatestoys.com.
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UPC or product codes
043377746317043377746324043377746348043377746416Which products are included?
This recall involves charms sold with the Tiny Tink and Friends toy jewelry sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet or key chain. The toy jewelry sets containing the charm accessory were sold in a variety of styles: Item # UPC # Description 74634 0 43377 74634 8 Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet 74641 0 43377 74641 6 Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet 74631 0 43377 74631 7 Rosetta's Rosebud Key Chain 74632 0 43377 74632 4 Silvermist's Water Lily Necklace Charms that have plastic tabs instead of metal rings and cylinders are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement charm accessory.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Playmates Toys
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 10-131
- Units
- About 252,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retailers nationwide from November 2008 through November 2009 for between $6 and $8.
- Importer
- Playmates Toys, of Costa Mesa, Calif.
Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Playmates toys at (888) 810-1133 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.playmatestoys.com
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