Children's Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 09338 · announced September 8, 2009 · Team Work Trading · 1,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves a children's animal mask and four styles of metal pendants. The mask resembles the face of a cat. The pendants have various animated symbols including a dog tag with fire symbol (Bleach), knife and lion symbol (Final Fantasy), Mickey Mouse symbol (Kingdom of Hearts), and a burning sun symbol (Naruto). The pendants were sold with silver-colored chains.
The hazard
The recalled children's animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and contact Team Work Trading for a refund or exchange.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Gift shop and modeling stores nationwide, and the Team Work Trading store from November 2008 through March 2009 for between $4 and $8.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Team Work Trading collect at (213) 680-4489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.