CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets

The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

Recall #: 01190
Affected scope: About 55,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in ….

CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 10, 2001. Reason: The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallet…. Verify recall #01190 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children..

None
agency class: July 10, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01190 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA."

Reason for recall

The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01190
Date reported	July 10, 2001
Date initiated	July 10, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 55,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a re…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 10, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01190.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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