Mars Retail Group M&M'S-Branded Jewelry recall: Violation of Lead Standard
Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Why was Mars Retail Group M&M'S-Branded Jewelry recalled?
The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the reach of children, and contact M&M'S World or visit an M&M'S World store to return the jewelry for a full refund. Contact: M&M'S World at 866-915-5058 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mmsworld.com and click on the "Product Safety & Recalls" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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
- M&M'S®-branded jewelry
- Company
- Phillips International Inc., of Hallandale, Fla., Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 52,400
- Sold at
- M&M'S® World Stores in New York; Orlando, Fla.; Las Vegas; and Henderson, Nev. from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $6 and $18.
- Recall date
- August 25, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all M&M-branded jewelry, including some children's jewelry. Recalled items include earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces sold between May 2015 and July 2016. Jewelry items included in the recall have the M&M'S logo "M" as a charm or other feature.