CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-09-10). Hazards: chemical, lead. About 1,400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03178 |
| Published | 2003-09-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-19 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Toy Necklaces |
| Firm named in the title | L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. |
| Firms | L.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 1,400,000 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Sold | Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2003, for about 50 cents. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.
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