Name of Product: Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets
Units: About 252,000
Importer: Playmates Toys, of Costa Mesa, Calif.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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 |
Charms that have plastic tabs instead of metal rings and cylinders are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide from November 2008 through November 2009 for between $6 and $8.
Manufactured in: China
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
Source: CPSC