Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
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Recalled toy necklace
The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
1.4 million
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L.M. Becker & Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 1.4 million Toy Necklaces. The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Name of product: Toy Necklaces
Units: 1.4 million
Manufacturer: L.M. Becker & Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Hazard: The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.
Description: The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side.
Sold from: Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide from March 2002 through April 2003 for about 50 cents.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.
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