CPSC2004-12-17
CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
Sold at
Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.
Affected count
About 155,000
Injuries reported
The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Metallic necklaces
Consumer contact
Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Raymond-Geddes-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Necklaces-Don't want to check this manually?
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