The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07314·Announced 2007-09-26

TOBY & ME Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Risk

TOBY N.Y.C. is expanding a recall of children's metal jewelry sets sold at major retailers because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

TOBY N.Y.C. is expanding a recall of approximately 23,500 TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets sold in the United States. The recall includes five styles of children's costume jewelry, including necklace and bracelet sets with pendants and a pearl set with earrings and a ring. These items were sold in pink gift boxes with "TOBY & ME" branding and hangtags.

The recall is being issued because the metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

The jewelry was 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. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for a full refund or replacement item. For more information, consumers can call the company toll-free at (866) 235-0588 or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
Manufacturer
TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
23,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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