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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.



