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Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard

  • Location of metal connector in recalled children's jewelry set
  • Recalled Children's Toy Jewelry Set
  • Recalled Children's Toy Jewelry Set
  • Recalled Children's Toy Jewelry Set
Name of Product:
Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets
Hazard:

A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
February 02, 2010
Units:

About 252,000

Consumer Contact

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.

Recall Details

Description:

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
746340 43377 74634 8Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet
746410 43377 74641 6Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet
746310 43377 74631 7Rosetta's Rosebud Key Chain
746320 43377 74632 4Silvermist's Water Lily Necklace

Charms that have plastic tabs instead of metal rings and cylinders are not included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement charm accessory.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Retailers nationwide from November 2008 through November 2009 for between $6 and $8.
Importer(s):

Playmates Toys, of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-131

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