August 22, 2007: Children's Metal Jewelry Recall

This image represents one of three recalled jewelry sets.

Does your child's dress-up box contain these "pretties"? The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and two individual toy companies are recalling about 14,000 metal jewelry sets and around 7,900 metal charm bracelets.

Recall Reason

Both recalls pertain to the toys containing exess amounts of lead which, if ingested, can be toxic. (Learn more about the dangers of childhood lead poisoning.)

Do You Own These Toys?

Click here to read the official recall releases and see photos of both the metal jewelry sets and charm bracelets.

The CPSC offers these descriptions of the recalled toys:

Children's Metal Jewelry Sets

• The three recalled jewelry sets include: a princess pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set.
• All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.
• Sets were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and A.J.Wright from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $8.

Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets

• Bracelets have silver-colored charms, including angels, crosses, and hearts, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain.
• They were sold at dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2007 for about $1.

Who to Contact

Jewelry sets: The CPSC reports that consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item. For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com

Charm bracelets: Parents should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite (the bracelet's importer) at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on how to receive a refund, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buyriteinc.com