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CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2891.

The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming Thoughts™." Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked "The Card Connection™," "Charming Thoughts™" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc." The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including "princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's blessings." "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2891.

Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. to receive a refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Michaels Stores, From July 2002 Through February 2005, At Recollections Stores, From October 2004 Through February 2005, And Hancock Fabrics Stores, From January 2004 Through January 2005 For Between $3 To $4. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2891.

Contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. at (800) 651-0616 anytime to receive a refund. Consumers also can e-mail the firm at charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com for more information.

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Michaels Stores, From July 2002 Through February 2005, At Recollections Stores, From October 2004 Through February 2005, And Hancock Fabrics Stores, From January 2004 Through January 2005 For Between $3 To $4. Recall FAQ

Michaels Stores, From July 2002 Through February 2005, At Recollections Stores, From October 2004 Through February 2005, And Hancock Fabrics Stores, From January 2004 Through January 2005 For Between $3 To $4. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms. The notice was published on March 3, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.