RECALL: TOBY N.Y.C Expands Children's Jewelry Recall Due to Lead Exposure

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets, today announced a voluntary recall About 23,500 (about 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August 22, 2007) imported by TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y. The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with “TOBY & ME” printed on the front and “TOBY & ME” hangtags attached to the packaging.
They were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15 and manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at 866- 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at info@tobynyc.com