FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2001
Release # 01-190
Wallet Recall Hotline: (800) 533-6273 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., is
voluntarily recalling about 55,000 children's Velcro wallets. The zipper
pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead
poisoning to young children.
CPSC and Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. have not received reports of
any injuries relating to these wallets. This recall is being conducted
to prevent the possibility of injury.
The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing
flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and
multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and
between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which
contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each
wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA."
Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets from August 1998 through April
2001 for about $1.
Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and
return the wallets to the store where purchased for a refund. For more
information, call Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at
www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at
consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com.