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CPSC recall · Reported May 5, 2006

Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard

The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Recall #
06156
Affected scope
About 730,000
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif. recalled The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shir… - a moderate-severity action.

Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard was recalled by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif. in May 5, 2006. Reason: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause ad…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the …. Verify recall #06156 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause ad….

Moderate
severity level
May 5, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06156 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06156) was formally reported on May 5, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 730,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 730,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms. Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops. The DVD boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are included in this recall. DVD Titles Curly Top Heidi Little Miss Broadway Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 1 (with above three titles) Baby Take a Bow Bright Eyes Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 2 (with above three titles) Dimples The Little Colonel The Littlest Rebel Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 3 (with above three titles)

Reason for recall

The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06156
Date reported May 5, 2006
Date initiated May 5, 2006
Recalling firm Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Affected scope About 730,000
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 the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return th…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms. Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops. The DVD boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are included in this recall. DVD Titles Curly Top Heidi Little Miss Broadway Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 1 (with above three titles) Baby Take a Bow Bright Eyes Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 2 (with above three titles) Dimples The Little Colonel The Littlest Rebel Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 3 (with above three titles). Recalled by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif.. Units affected: About 730,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 5, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06156.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06156) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 5, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.