Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by TOBY N.Y.C. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 07280 · Aug 22, 2007 · Toby N.Y.C.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07280
- Date
- Aug 22, 2007
- Company
- Toby N.Y.C.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The three recalled jewelry sets include: a princess pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.
What can happen
The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and A.J.Wright from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toby & me jewelry sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
What is the hazard?
The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.