CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
CPSC recall 04174. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
CPSC has determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Young children sometimes mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into the child's body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should throw away recalled jewelry.
CPSC recall 04174 has the recall date 8 Jul 2004. The notice names the firm A & A Global Industries. The recall has about 150,000,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Costume/Children's Jewelry.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC has received one report of lead poisoning when a child swallowed a piece of toy jewelry containing lead that was previously recalled. No reports of injury or illness have been received for the recalled products announced today. |
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| Units | 150,000,000 |
| Description | This toy jewelry recall involves various styles of rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes, and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones. |
| Product | Toy jewelry, About 150 million pieces, Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Sold at | The toy jewelry was sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through June 2004, for between $0.25 and $0.75. |
| Importer | A & A Global Industries, Inc; Brand Imports, LLC; Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc; L. M. Becker & Co., Inc |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150,000,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Costume/Children's Jewelry
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name A & A Global Industries
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2007 | A&A Global Industries Recalls Children's Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04174The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 04174. https://recallregister.com/product/2648-cpsc-announces-recall-of-metal-toy-jewelry-sold-in-vending-machines-fi/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04174 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC has received one report of lead poisoning when a child swallowed a piece of toy jewelry containing lead that was previously recalled. No reports of injury or illness have been received for the recalled products announced today.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The toy jewelry was sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through June 2004, for between $0.25 and $0.75.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04174?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150 million pieces
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
India