CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy: Lead
CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
Why was CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy recalled?
The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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
- Toy Necklaces
- Company
- L.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
- Quantity
- 1.4 million
- Sold at
- Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2003, for about 50 cents.
- Recall date
- September 10, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.