Raymond Geddes Co. · Recalled
CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children's Necklaces
The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 155,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled necklaces have medallions that came in four different designs, depicting frogs, dolphins with a small bead on the tail, a sunshine smiley face and an alien face on a starburst. The medallion is on a black rope chain surrounded by a metallic bead with a coil section.
The file
- Sold at
- Mail order catalogs nationwide and on the Internet from August 1998 through November 2004 for about $1.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Raymond Geddes Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Incident log
The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
Call Raymond Geddes toll-free at (888) 431-1722 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at: consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com
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 DEC 17 2004; last revised SEP 03 2024.