CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's: Lead
CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
Why was CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's recalled?
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund. Contact: Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail 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
- Metallic necklaces
- Company
- Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
- Quantity
- About 155,000
- Sold at
- Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.
- Recall date
- December 17, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs, depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.