RECALL: Toy Necklaces

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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03178.html

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2003
Release # 03-178 Company Phone Number: (888) 869-6569
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Toy Necklaces

Units: 1.4 million

Manufacturer: L.M. Becker & Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.

Hazard: The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a
risk of poisoning to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of a child who
swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high lead
levels in her blood.

Description: The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8-
inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols
on one side.

Sold from: Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery
stores nationwide from March 2002 through April 2003 for about 50 cents.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to
get a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. at (888) 869-6569 between
8:30 and 4:30 CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at
www.toynjoy.com

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