Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
CPSC recall 16251. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The jewelry can contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 16251 has the recall date 25 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Phillips International. The recall has about 52,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Jewelry.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products. |
|---|---|
| Units | 52,400 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | M&M'S®-branded jewelry, About 52,400, Jewelry |
| Sold at | M&M'S® World Stores in New York; Orlando, Fla.; Las Vegas; and Henderson, Nev. from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $6 and $18. |
| Importer | Phillips International Inc |
| Distributor | Mars Retail Group |
| Made in | Vietnam, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 52,400Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Jewelry
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Phillips International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16251The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16251. https://recallregister.com/product/7839-mars-retail-group-recalls-m-m-s-branded-jewelry-due-to-violation-of-le/. 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 16251 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these products.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
M&M'S® World Stores in New York; Orlando, Fla.; Las Vegas; and Henderson, Nev. from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $6 and $18.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16251?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16251?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 52,400