CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
CPSC recall 05072 · announced December 17, 2004 · Raymond Geddes Co · 155,000 units affected
The product
The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs, depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.
The hazard
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Sold at: Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.
Consumer contact: Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.