Safety regulator, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
Recall 01190 · Jul 10, 2001 · Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc.
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01190
- Date
- Jul 10, 2001
- Company
- Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Children's Velcro wallets
- Product type
- Clothing Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA."
What can happen
The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Inc. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these wallets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets, from August 1998 through April 2001, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's velcro wallets?
Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
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.