Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard

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

Recall #: 16251
Affected scope: About 52,400

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Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.j. recalled This recall involves all M&M-branded jewelry, including some children's jewelry. Recalled….

Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard was recalled by Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.j. in August 25, 2016. Reason: The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause advers…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the …. Verify recall #16251 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause advers….

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agency class: August 25, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16251 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

This recall involves all M&M-branded jewelry, including some children's jewelry. Recalled items include earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces sold between May 2015 and July 2016. Jewelry items included in the recall have the M&M'S logo "M" as a charm or other feature.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the reach of children, and contact M&M'S World or visit an M&M'S World store to return the jewelry for a full 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	16251
Date reported	August 25, 2016
Date initiated	August 25, 2016
Recalling firm	Mars Retail Group, of Mount Arlington, N.j.
Affected scope	About 52,400
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 stop using the recalled jewelry, place the items out of the reach of children, and contact M&M'S Wor…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 25, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16251.

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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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