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Toy charm necklaces and bracelet

CPSC Recall #94-035 — January 30, 1994

Recall Summary

Recall Number94-035
Recall DateJanuary 30, 1994
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedApproximately 32,000
ImporterDillon Importing Company (Division of M G Novelty Co., Inc.), of Oklahoma City, OK
Manufactured InChina

Product

Toy charm necklaces and bracelet

Description

PRODUCT: Toy charm necklaces and bracelet, imported by Dillon Importing Company from China. The necklaces and bracelet are plastic colored figures or plastic square pieces with "charms" attached, strung on a piece of thin elastic. The jewelry was sold in retail chains, discount stores, catalog outlets, toy stores, and other outlets in 24 states from August 1992 through July 1993. The jewelry was sold without packaging, usually hanging from a store display rod or placed in open bins or baskets. The jewelry sold for about $1.00 each. PROBLEM: When tested, CPSC found that small parts separated when the elastic band broke, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the toy jewelry away from young children immediately and return the jewelry to the place where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Dillon Importing Company at 1-800-654-3696. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Dillon Importing Company (Division of M G Novelty Co., Inc.), Oklahoma City, OK is voluntarily recalling two charm necklaces and one stretch bracelet. CPSC tested the jewelry and found that small parts separated when the elastic band broke, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. The 18-inch plastic necklaces (#16-791 and #16-1135) consist of small figures (bear, duck, butterfly, fish, cross, child, rabbit, dog, star, clown, flower) in assorted colors separated by white beads strung on a piece of thin elastic. The necklaces were sold without packaging, usually hanging from store display rods, or placed in open bins or buckets. The 6-inch plastic stretch bracelet (#16-1133) consists of six square assorted pieces separated by two white beads with one colored charm attached to each square. The charms include a heart, cross, rabbit, and fish. The bracelet was also sold without packaging, usually hanging from store display rods or placed in open bins or buckets. Only the bracelets carries a label that reads, "MGNOV MADE IN CHINA." The toy jewelry was imported by Dillon Importing Company from China and distributed in 24 states (Ohio, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, Colorado, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland) through retail chains, discount stores, catalog outlets, party stores, toy stores, flea markets, fundraisers, and premium offers. Approximately 32,000 pieces of toy jewelry were distributed from August 1992 through July 1993 for approximately $1.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the toy jewelry away from young children immediately and return the jewelry to the place where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Dillon Importing Company toll-free at 1-800-654-3696. Neither CPSC nor Dillon Importing Company is aware of any injuries involving these toys. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

When tested, CPSC found that small parts separated when the elastic band broke, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

Neither CPSC nor Dillon Importing Company is aware of any injuries involving these toys.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers are urged to take the toy jewelry away from young children immediately and return the jewelry to the place where they were purchased for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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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 (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

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.

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