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 blood lead
levels.
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