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Children's Metal Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Exposure

November 5, 2008

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets

Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.

Sold at: Claires stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claires store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Claires at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms website.

A picture of the product is provided for purposes of identification:

                                                    

                                    

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.
 

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