Velcro wallets. The zipper pull in the wallet contains lead

July 11, 2001

SafetyAlerts

July 10, 2001 Geddes & Co. Inc. Recalls Velcro Wallets

>Baltimore, MD - Geddes & Co. Inc. is voluntarily recalling about

55,000 children's Velcro wallets. The zipper pull in the wallet contains

lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

CPSC and 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.

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. "

Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets from August 1998 through April 2001

for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and

return the wallets to the store where purchased for a refund. For more

information, call Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5

p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact the firm by email

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