Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard

Active Recall Announced August 25, 2016 CPSC #16251

Quick answer

Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard is CPSC recall #16251, announced on August 25, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Phillips International Inc., Mars Retail Group.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

M&M'S®-branded jewelry

Recalled brands

Phillips International Inc., Mars Retail Group

Remedy

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.

Recall date

August 25, 2016

Categories

Jewelry

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16251?

CPSC recall #16251 covers Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 25, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16251?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16251 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Mars Retail Group Recalls M&M'S-Branded Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Mars-Retail-Group-Recalls-MMs-Branded-Jewelry. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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