Recall of Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Three firms are recalling nearly 42,000 sets of children's toy jewelry because the necklaces and bracelets can break, releasing small beads 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 children under three, 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
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and three firms are voluntarily recalling nearly 42,000 sets of children's toy jewelry. The recalled products include necklaces and bracelets with plastic beads strung on elastic string. The specific products involved are "Fun Time Party Favors" bracelets, "Expressions By Almar" and "Funwear Jewelry" sets, and "Mermaid, Kiddie Necklace Bracelet Set" items.
The recall is being conducted because the necklaces and bracelets can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking and aspiration hazard to children under three years of age. CPSC and the firms involved are not aware of any injuries involving the toy jewelry; the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.
These toys were sold in children's, dollar-type, and discount stores nationwide through March 5, 1997, for about $1. Consumers should take the toy jewelry sets away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact A. A. of America Inc., Almar Sales Co. Inc., or Mermaid International Inc. during business hours.
The recalled product
- Product
- Expressions By Almar children's toy jewelry sets
- Manufacturer
- Almar Sales
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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