The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95040·Announced 1994-12-01

Small World Toys Recalls Two Toy Necklaces Due to Choking Hazard

Small World Toys is recalling two types of toy necklaces containing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.

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 choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 28,000 toy necklaces. The recall was initiated after CPSC testing found that the necklaces contained small parts that present potential choking hazards to young children. The toys were identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif.

The recalled items include Item #8008, a 20-inch plastic beaded necklace with various shaped charms, and Item #48901, an 18-inch plastic beaded necklace with glow-in-the-dark beads. These unlabeled necklaces were imported from China and sold nationwide from November 1993 to November 1994 at Imaginarium stores and approximately 200 other retail stores for 40 cents.

Neither CPSC nor Small World Toys is aware of any injuries involving these toys; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers should take the necklaces away from children under 3 years of age immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Glow in the Dark Jewlery toy necklaces
Manufacturer
Imaginarium
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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