CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces

The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Recall #: 03178
Affected scope: 1.4 million

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

L.m. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis. recalled The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendan….

CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces was recalled by L.m. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis. in September 10, 2003. Reason: The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.. Remedy: The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should t…. Verify recall #03178 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

L.m. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children..

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agency class: September 10, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03178 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, 5 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 necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side.

Reason for recall

The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Remedy, what to do

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.

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	03178
Date reported	September 10, 2003
Date initiated	September 10, 2003
Recalling firm	L.m. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
Affected scope	1.4 million
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

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8- inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side.. Recalled by L.m. Becker and Co. Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.. Units affected: 1.4 million.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should throw the jewelry away.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 10, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03178.

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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