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Children's Jewelry Recalled by Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

June 6, 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: Children's Jewelry

Hazard: The jewelry contains high levels of lead.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health affects.

Description: This recall involves children's bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces.  The necklaces have a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant.  An abstract design and a zodiacal name is printed on the front.  The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads.  Silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart, and bird wings are sold with the bracelets.  The jewelry has the UPC numbers 984343144040 (necklace) and 947678164466 (bracelet) printed on the back label.

Sold at: Daiso retail stores in Washington State from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $2.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the items to the store where purchased for a full refund.


Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Daisco LLC toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

 

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

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