CPSC2006-05-05
Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.
Sold at
Retail stores that sell DVDs, Web retailers, and direct mail from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15 for single DVDs and about $30 for gift box collections of three DVDs.
Affected count
About 730,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Metal Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Fox Home Entertainment toll-free at (877) 541-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dvdcharmrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Metal-Charms-Sold-with-Twentieth-Century-Fox-DVDs-Recalled-for-Toxic-Lead-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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