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CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets

Recalled July 10, 2001 · CPSC recall 01190 · Raymond Geddes &

Recalled children's Velcro wallets
Hazard
The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Units
About 55,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these wallets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA."

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Contact

For more information, call Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at [email protected]

Product
Children's Velcro wallets
Imported by
Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Retailers
Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets, from August 1998 through April 2001, for about $1.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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