Otsego County Department of Health
Lead Coordinator: Susanne Smith, SPHN
(607) 547-4230 9:00 – 5:00
(607) 547-4273 after hours
Message to Parents
Toys Recalled for Containing Lead
Lead is a hazardous substance that can cause irreversible brain damage in children. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 400,000 children between the ages of one and five have dangerously elevated levels of lead in their blood, many encountering physical problems as the result of playing with toys. The CDC also reports that in 2003, a four-year-old Oregon boy died after swallowing a toy necklace and in February 2006 a four-year-old Minnesota boy died after ingesting a metallic charm. In both cases, the boys died many day after ingesting the objects.
Within the past year, the CPSC has reported 15 instances of companies recalling children’s toys containing lead. Most recently, U.S. Toy Co., of Grandview, Mo., voluntarily recalled 113,800 necklaces shaped like a butterfly because the pendant contained high levels of lead.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information on these topics visit: http://www.cpsc.gov
May 31, 2007 Release #07-202
Children’s Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands
Due toLeadPoisoningHazard
Distributor/Retailer: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Hazard: The jewelry contains high levels of lead which can cause adverse health effects and is
toxic if ingested by young children.
May 30, 2007 Release #07-196
Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Name of product: Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums
Hazard: The red paint on the drums contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested
by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
May 15, 2007 Release #07-189
Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
May 15, 2007 Release #07-188
High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Children's Metal Jewelry By Spandrel Sales and Marketing
Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Name of product: Children's Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings
Importer: Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Name of product: Children's Turquoise Rings
Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
May 2, 2007 Release #07-172
Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklaces Due to Lead
Hazard
Name of product: Children’s Religious Fish Necklaces
April 17, 2007 Release #07-157
Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co.
Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
March28,2007-Release#07-141
Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard
March 15, 2007 Release #07-128
Children’s Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire’s Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
March 15, 2007 Release #07-129
Children’s Mood Necklaces Recalled by Rhode Island Novelty Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
March 13, 2007 - Release #07-127
Toys “R” Us Recalls “Elite Operations” Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
March 13, 2007 - Release #07-125
Children’s Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports Due to
Lead Poisoning Hazard
February 23, 2007,Release #07-113
Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to
Lead Poisoning Hazard
February 23, 2007,Release #07-114
Children's Rings Sold at Big Lots! Stores Recalled By Lari Jewelry Company Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
January 18, 2007,Release # 07-082
U.S.Toy Co. Recalls More Children's Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
December 4, 2006 - Release #07-042
Children’s Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
For Information on these topics visit
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207 At:
http://www.cpsc.gov