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TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
September 27, 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
Units: About 23,500 (about 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August
22, 2007)
Importer: TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles:
a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted
metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set
with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace,
earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional
styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a
monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet
set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with
"TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to
the packaging.
Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko
stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8
and $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from
children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full
refund or replacement item.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C.
toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or email the firm.
To see this recall including a picture of the recalled product, please
go to
CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard
of lead, please visit our
Healthy Environments
Section.



