Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
Metal Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs)
Date of Recall
2006-05-05CPSC Release Number
06-156Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(877) 541-2229Units
About 730,000Distributor
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.Sold By
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 DVDsProblem/Hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
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.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.comRecall Comments
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