The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10049·Announced 2009-11-25

Team Work Trading Recalls Children's Metal Pendants Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Team Work Trading is expanding a recall of children's metal pendants containing high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the pendants from children and contact the company for a refund.

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 a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Team Work Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif., is expanding its recall of eleven types of children's metal pendants sold with silver-colored chains. The pendants feature symbols from the animations "Bleach," "Death Note," "Naruto," and "One Piece." The recall involves approximately 1,500 units that were sold at The Teamwork Trading Store in Los Angeles and other toy and gift shops nationwide between November 2008 and March 2009 for between $3 and $4.

The recalled pendants 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 this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pendants away from children and contact Team Work Trading to receive a full refund or replacement product. For additional information, consumers can contact Team Work Trading collect at (213) 680-4489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Metal Pendants
Manufacturer
Team Work Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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