On February 2, 2010, the Playmates Toys Company issued a recall on jewelry packaged in a children’s set. Tests confirmed that some of the charms contain levels of lead that exceeded the federal standards for safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is working in unison with Playmates Toys to warn consumers of the risk.
Children’s Charms Recalled by Playmates Toys
Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets the products recalled. The charms are part of a set that included jewelry for the child, a fairy, and a flower home. There is also a blue pixie pass included in the set for use in an interactive internet game.
The containers have a clear front for viewing of the jewelry set. The back board is decorated like the night sky. Disney fairies can be seen printed in the top left corner of the container. TinkerBell is visible on the bottom front of the jewelry set.
The charm could attach to the children’s jewelry with a metal binder. The jewelry that used plastic instead of metal is not part of the recall. The attachments enabled the charm to connect not only to the necklace but to a bracelet or key chain as well.
The names and UPCs of the charms under the recall:
- TinkerBell’s Lil Tinker Bracelet 043377746348
- TinkerBell’s Lil Tinker Bracelet 043377746416
- Rosetta’s Rosebud Key Chain 043377746317
- Silvermist’s Water Lily Necklace 043377746324
According to information released by Playmates Toys there are no reports of injury or death from this toy. Lead poisoning may not show health symptoms until years later so the Playmates Toys has taken necessary steps to reduce future safety risks.
The metal binder used to attach the charm contains lead levels that exceed the federal standard's limit. Children could become exposed to lead either by inhaling the metal in the air or through ingestion if the charm is placed in the mouth. Excessive lead in the human body can result in brain damage and kidney failure.
Actions to Take Following a Recall of Children’s Charms by Playmates Toys
The jewelry should be removed from children as soon as possible to eliminate the risk of lead exposure. The toys may be discarded immediately and consumers may still contact the company to gain a replacement charm.
Consumers may contact the company at (888) 810-1133 between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. They may also visit the Playmates Toys website to get more recall information or to view other available items.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website provides detailed information on recalls from across the United States to help keep consumers informed about health risks.
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Source:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard”, News From CPSC and HC (accessed February 10, 2010).
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