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CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Kids’ product recall 04-174. Announced by CPSC on Jul 8, 2004.

CPSC’s own notice

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Jul 8, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

About 150 million pieces units, as CPSC gives them
Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child’s body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

How to reach the firm: Consumers can contact these importers for more information about this recall by calling (602) 636-3908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Which ones are recalled?

This toy jewelry recall involves various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes, and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones.

About 150 million pieces units, as CPSC gives them.

Toy jewelry.

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 16 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

Imported by A & A Global Industries, Inc., Cockeysville, Md.
Imported by Brand Imports, LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Imported by Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., Baltimore, Md.
Imported by L. M. Becker & Co., Inc., Kimberly, Wis.
The toy jewelry was sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through June 2004, for between $0.25 and $0.75.
Made in India, as the notice gives it.

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

CPSC has received one report of lead poisoning when a child swallowed a piece of toy jewelry containing lead that was previously recalled. No reports of injury or illness have been received for the recalled products announced today.

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.