Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children's Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 10049 · Nov 25, 2009 · Team Work Trading
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10049
- Date
- Nov 25, 2009
- Company
- Team Work Trading
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Children's Metal Pendants
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves eleven types of metal pendants sold with silver-colored chains. The pendants feature symbols from the following animations/cartoons: "Bleach," "Death Note," "Naruto" and "One Piece."
What can happen
The recalled children's pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumer should immediately take the recalled pendants away from children and contact Team Work Trading to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The Teamwork Trading Store in Los Angeles, Calif. and other toys stores and gift shops nationwide from November 2008 through March 2009 for between $3 and $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's metal pendants?
Consumer should immediately take the recalled pendants away from children and contact Team Work Trading to receive a full refund or replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The recalled children's pendants 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.