CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
Contact Information
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: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.
Injuries
The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufacturer
Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Recall Number
05072
Product Information
Product Name
Metallic necklaces
Product Type
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Number of Units
About 155,000
Manufacturer Name
Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Manufactured In
China