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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1995-01-23

CPSC And Doreau Designs Announce Recall Of Mercury Necklaces

Is my product affected?

  • Brand Doreau Designs
  • Brand Lux
  • Brand Mr. Raggs

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Doreau Designs is recalling approximately 1,200 necklaces sold between January and December 1994 that contain small glass vials or balls filled with mercury. The necklaces, which sold for $9.99 each, feature either a one-inch glass vial or dime-sized glass ball attached to a 24-inch beaded chain or leather strand. While the sealed vials and balls pose no immediate threat, if they break, mercury vapor exposure can cause long-term health problems, particularly for young children and pregnant women. These necklaces were distributed in the central and western United States through swap meets, street fairs, and retail stores operating under the name "MR. RAGGS."

According to the recall notice, consumers who purchased these mercury necklaces should return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If return to the original retailer is not possible, consumers may mail the necklaces to Doreau Designs at 2724 Levante St., Carlsbad, CA 92009 for a refund that includes postage. Consumers with questions can contact Sylvain Pierre Doreau at (619) 436-0121.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Poisoning

Details from the source

January 23, 1995 Release # 95-066 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Doreau Designs of Carlsbad, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 2 styles of necklaces that bear small vials or glass balls containing the metal mercury.While these vials or glass balls pose no immediate health threat, exposure to their vapor can cause long term health problems, especially for small children and pregnant women, if the vials or balls break.The necklaces contain either a one-inch glass vial or a dime size glass ball connected to either a 24-inch beaded chain or a 24-inch leather strand. The silver colored liquid mercury is contained within the glass vials and glass balls.About 1,200 necklaces, imported from Mexico, were assembled and sold by Doreau Designs. The necklaces were distributed in the central and western United States through swap meets, street fairs, and the Lux Corporation doing business as a retail chain store under the name of "MR. RAGGS." The mercury necklaces were sold between January and December 1994 for $9.99 each.Consumers who purchased these mercury necklaces should return them to the place where purchased for a refund. Consumers unable to return their necklaces to the place of purchase should mail them to Doreau Designs, 2724 Levante St., Carlsbad, CA 92009 for a refund including postage. Consumers with questions about this recall can contact Sylvain Pierre Doreau, at (619) 436-0121.The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Toxic Substances, brought these potentially hazardous necklaces to the attention of CPSC after receiving a report that a vial had broken in a public school in Washington, which required evacuation of the students until the spill could be cleaned up

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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