CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of: Lead
CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
Why was CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Children's Velcro wallets
- Company
- Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
- Quantity
- About 55,000
- Sold at
- Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets, from August 1998 through April 2001, for about $1.
- Recall date
- July 10, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these wallets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA."