TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 07314 · Sep 26, 2007 · Toby N.Y.C.
23,500
units affected
23,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07314
- Date
- Sep 26, 2007
- Company
- Toby N.Y.C.
- Units affected
- 23,500
- Product
- TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.
What can happen
The recalled metal jewelry sets 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 contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toby & me jewelry sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
What is the hazard?
The recalled metal jewelry sets 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.