Raymond Geddes Recalls Children's Velcro Wallets Due to Lead Hazard

Plain-English summary

Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland, is recalling approximately 55,000 children's Velcro wallets. The wallets, which measure 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and feature a Velcro closing flap, were sold in various solid colors with black trim. Each wallet contains five pockets, one of which includes a zipper, and the backing on the largest pocket is yellow. The wallets are tagged "MADE IN CHINA."

The recall is being conducted because the zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which presents a risk of lead poisoning to young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these wallets; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

These wallets were sold at toy stores nationwide from August 1998 through April 2001 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can 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 website at www.raymondgeddes.com.

The recalled product

Product

Children's Velcro wallets

Manufacturer

Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.

Category

Consumer Product — Children's Accessories

Hazard

• lead-poisoning

Affected units

55,000

Distribution

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