The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16251·Announced 2016-08-25

M&M's Branded Jewelry Recalled for Lead Content Violations

Mars Retail Group is recalling M&M's-branded jewelry due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using the items and return them 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 toxicity) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mars Retail Group is recalling approximately 52,400 units of M&M's-branded jewelry, including earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. The recall includes some children's jewelry items that feature the M&M's logo "M" as a charm or other design element. These products were sold at M&M's World stores in New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Henderson between May 2015 and July 2016 for prices ranging from $6 to $18.

The recall was initiated because the jewelry can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. The products were manufactured in Vietnam and China and imported by Phillips International Inc. of Hallandale, Florida. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry and place the items out of the reach of children. To obtain a full refund, consumers should contact M&M's World at 866-915-5058 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit an M&M's World store. Additional information is available online at www.mmsworld.com under the "Product Safety & Recalls" link.

The recalled product

Product
M&M'S®-branded jewelry
Manufacturer
Phillips International Inc., of Hallandale, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
52,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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