Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets
CPSC Recall #10-131 — February 1, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-131 |
| Recall Date | February 1, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 252,000 |
| Importer | Playmates Toys, of Costa Mesa, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Retailers nationwide from November 2008 through November 2009 for between $6 and $8. |
Product
Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets
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 #Description746340 43377 74634 8Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet746410 43377 74641 6Tinker Bell's Lil' Tinker Bracelet746310 43377 74631 7Rosetta's Rosebud Key Chain746320 43377 74632 4Silvermist's Water Lily NecklaceCharms that have plastic tabs instead of metal rings and cylinders are not included in this recall.
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.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement charm accessory.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.