Thursday, March 11, 2010

Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard

Released: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 by CPSC

Feb

2

2010
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.

Recall Details

Product

Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets

Description

This recall involves charms sold with the Tiny Tink and Friends toy jewelry sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet or key chain. The toy jewelry sets containing the charm accessory were sold in a variety of styles:
Item #UPC #Description
746340 43377 74634 8Tinker Bell's Lil’ Tinker Bracelet
746410 43377 74641 6Tinker Bell's Lil’ Tinker Bracelet
746310 43377 74631 7Rosetta's Rosebud Key Chain
746320 43377 74632 4Silvermist's Water Lily Necklace

Hazards

A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement charm accessory.


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