Metal Charms

Class II - Moderate

🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: March 3, 2005 Unknown Manufacturer Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
(About 2.8 million)
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:: Unknown Manufacturer
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.
Classification:: Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Status:: ongoing
Hazard:: 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.

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Product Information

Full 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.