The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05072·Announced 2004-12-17

Raymond Geddes Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead and Sharp Points

Raymond Geddes is recalling about 155,000 children's metallic necklaces because they contain high levels of lead and have sharp points that pose a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves high levels of lead in a children's product, which is a high-risk hazard. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Raymond Geddes Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 155,000 metallic necklaces intended for children. The recalled necklaces feature medallions in four designs: frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face, and an alien face on a starburst. The medallions are attached to a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.

The recall is being conducted because the necklaces contain high levels of lead, which poses a risk of lead poisoning to children due to contact with the product. Additionally, the necklaces contain a sharp point that creates a laceration hazard for young children. The company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to these products.

The necklaces were sold via mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact Raymond Geddes to receive a refund. Consumers can call the company toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Metallic necklaces
Manufacturer
Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
155,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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