FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Recall 10127 · Jan 29, 2010 · FAF Inc.
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10127
- Date
- Jan 29, 2010
- Company
- FAF Inc.
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Children's Metal Necklaces
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled jewelry is shaped as a metal crown or frog pendant on a metal link chain necklace in a crown hinged box. The packaging has the words "The Princess and the Frog" on it and contains the following model numbers and UPC codes: Crown Model # 4616-4187 UPC # 72783367144 Frog Model # 4616-4190 UPC # 72783367147
What can happen
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Walmart store for a full refund or a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart retail stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's metal necklaces?
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Walmart store for a full refund or a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium 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.