Toy jewelry
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled metal toy jewelry sold in vending machines because some pieces contain dangerous levels of lead. Young children who mouth or swallow these items risk lead poisoning, which can cause behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation. The recall covers various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets with gold or silver coloring, painted designs, gemstones, pendants, and other decorative features.
The affected manufacturers have agreed to stop importing this jewelry until the lead hazard is eliminated. According to the recall notice, consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.
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CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.
This toy jewelry recall involves various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes, and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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