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CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms

Reported: March 3, 2005 Initiated: March 3, 2005 #05127

Product Description

The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.

Reason for Recall

The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 2.8 million
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Hirschberg-Schutz--Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Charms-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.. Units affected: About 2.8 million.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The recalled metal charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 3, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05127.

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