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Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead HazardDate: 5/9/2006
Reason: Toxic Lead Hazard
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Metal Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs) Units: About 730,000 Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif. Hazard: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description and Models: The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms. Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops. The DVD boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail stores that sell DVDs, by Web retailers, and direct mail from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15 for single DVDs and about $30 for gift box collections of three DVDs Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fox Home Entertainment toll-free at (877) 541-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dvdcharmrecall.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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