Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure:
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Products: "Love Tester" Mood Rings and Necklaces
Units: About 19,000 Rings and 4,000 Necklaces
Importer: D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.
Hazard: The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a mood necklace which is 18 inches in length and an adjustable ring. The products change colors when the user's "mood" changes. "Love Tester" and "Are You In the Mood" are labeled on the products' packaging. The products are sold separately.
Sold at: Small retail stores nationwide from September 2005 through June 2010 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or replacement product.
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The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in Canada
Importer: The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan.
Hazard: The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Injuries/Incidents: The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
Description: The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
Sold at: Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gerson toll-free at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.gersoncompany.com or email to recall@gersoncompany.com
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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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Products: "Love Tester" Mood Rings and NecklacesUnits: About 19,000 Rings and 4,000 Necklaces
Importer: D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.
Hazard: The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a mood necklace which is 18 inches in length and an adjustable ring. The products change colors when the user's "mood" changes. "Love Tester" and "Are You In the Mood" are labeled on the products' packaging. The products are sold separately.
Sold at: Small retail stores nationwide from September 2005 through June 2010 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or replacement product.
CPSC
The Gerson Company Recalls Glass Vases Due to Laceration Hazard:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Units: About 203,000 in the U.S. and 9,000 in Canada
Importer: The Gerson Company, of Olathe, Kan.
Hazard: The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Injuries/Incidents: The firm has received nine reports of the vase shattering, including nine reports of lacerations to the hands.
Description: The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase.
Sold at: Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 through March 2010 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vase and discard them immediately. Contact the firm for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gerson toll-free at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.gersoncompany.com or email to recall@gersoncompany.com
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