CPSC recall 16-251, announced August 25, 2016, covers Phillips International M&M'S®-branded jewelry (about 52,400 units). The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the reach of children, and contact M&M'S World or visit an M&M'S World store to return the jewelry for a full refund. Recall contact: call 866-915-5058, or go to www.mmsworld.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all M&M-branded jewelry, including some children's jewelry. Recalled items include earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces sold between May 2015 and July 2016. Jewelry items included in the recall have the M&M'S logo "M" as a charm or other feature.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the reach of children, and contact M&M'S World or visit an M&M'S World store to return the jewelry for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Phillips International
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 16-251
- Units
- About 52,400
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam, China
- Sold at / sales period
- M&M'S® World Stores in New York; Orlando, Fla.; Las Vegas; and Henderson, Nev. from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $6 and $18.
- Importer
- Phillips International Inc., of Hallandale, Fla.
- Distributor
- Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.J.
M&M'S®-branded jewelry
CPSC product type: Jewelry
Recall contact information
M&M'S World at 866-915-5058 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mmsworld.com and click on the "Product Safety & Recalls" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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