Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 10350 · Sep 21, 2010 · D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc.
19,000
units affected
19,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10350
- Date
- Sep 21, 2010
- Company
- D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc.
- Units affected
- 19,000
- Product
- Love Tester Mood Rings and Necklaces
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves a mood necklace which is 18 inches in length and an adjustable ring. The products change colors when the user's "mood" changes. "Love Tester" and "Are You In the Mood" are labeled on the products' packaging. The products are sold separately.
What can happen
The metal rings and necklaces 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 return to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores nationwide from September 2005 through June 2010 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled love tester mood rings and necklaces?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The metal rings and necklaces 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.