Safety regulator, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms
Recall 05127 · Mar 3, 2005 · Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.
2,800,000
units affected
2,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05127
- Date
- Mar 3, 2005
- Company
- Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,800,000
- Product
- Metal Charms
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.
What can happen
The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- She developed elevated lead levels in her blood that may be related to the charms.
- Sold at
- Michaels Stores, from July 2002 through February 2005, at Recollections stores, from October 2004 through February 2005, and Hancock Fabrics stores, from January 2004 through January 2005 for between $3 to $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal charms?
Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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.