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Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard

Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets

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Date of Recall:
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

CPSC Release Number:
10-131

Manufactured In:
China

Company Phone Number:
(888) 810-1133

Units:
About 252,000

Importer:
Playmates Toys, of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Problem/Hazard:
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.

Injuries/Incidents:
None reported.

Description:
This recall involves charms sold with the Tiny Tink and Friends toy jewelry sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet or key chain. The toy jewelry sets containing the charm accessory were sold in a variety of styles:

Item # UPC # Description
74634 0 43377 74634 8 Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet
74641 0 43377 74641 6 Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet
74631 0 43377 74631 7 Rosetta's Rosebud Key Chain
74632 0 43377 74632 4 Silvermist's Water Lily Necklace

Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement charm accessory.

Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Playmates toys at (888) 810-1133 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.playmatestoys.com

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