CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
Recalled September 10, 2003 · CPSC recall 03178 · L.M. Becker &
Hazard
The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.
Units
1.4 million
Incidents / injuries
The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.
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.
What to do
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).
Product
Toy Necklaces
Manufacturer(s)
L.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Retailers
Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2003, for about 50 cents.
Made in
India
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →