Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
IngestionLead / chemical
The hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents reported: None reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.
Contact: For additional information, contact Fox Home Entertainment toll-free at (877) 541-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dvdcharmrecall.com
About this recall
The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms. Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops. The DVD boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are included in this recall. DVD Titles Curly Top Heidi Little Miss Broadway Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 1 (with above three titles) Baby Take a Bow Bright Eyes Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 2 (with above three titles) Dimples The Little Colonel The Littlest Rebel Shirley Temple Collection Vol. 3 (with above three titles)
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC