The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10127·Announced 2010-01-29

FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to High Cadmium Levels

FAF Inc. is recalling about 55,000 children's metal necklaces sold at Walmart due to high levels of toxic cadmium. No injuries have been reported.

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 (toxic cadmium) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FAF Inc. is recalling approximately 55,000 children's metal necklaces sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010. The jewelry, which features a metal crown or frog pendant on a metal link chain, was sold for $5 in a hinged box labeled "The Princess and the Frog." The recall is due to high levels of cadmium, a toxic substance that can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.

The recalled products include Crown Model # 4616-4187 (UPC # 72783367144) and Frog Model # 4616-4190 (UPC # 72783367147). The necklaces were manufactured in China and imported by FAF Inc. of Greenville, R.I. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. They can return the items to any Walmart store for a full refund or a free replacement product. For additional information, consumers may contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.faf.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Metal Necklaces
Manufacturer
FAF Inc., of Greenville, R.I.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 72783367144
  • 72783367147

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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