L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
- Units
- 1.4 million
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side.
The file
- Sold at
- Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide, from March 2002 through April 2003, for about 50 cents.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- L.M. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Incident log
The firm received one report of a child who swallowed the necklace's pendant, which reportedly resulted in high blood lead levels.
What the notice says to do
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 10 2003; last revised JUN 19 2025.