TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due: Lead
TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Why was TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due recalled?
The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item. Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm 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
- TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
- Company
- TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 23,500 (about 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August 22, 2007)
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15.
- Recall date
- September 26, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.