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Multiple Recalls of Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
July 14, 2008
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Names of Products:
"Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoe Charms",
"Children's Charm Craft Kits", and "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and
Bracelet Sets"
Hazard: The children's jewelry can contain high levels of lead,
which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Descriptions:
1. "Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoe Charms"
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book.
Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Consumer Contact: For additional information and pictures of the product, visit the company's web site.
2. "Children's Charm Craft Kits"
Description: This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.
Sold through: Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information and pictures of the product, visit the company's web site.
3. "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets"
Description: The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. The following models are included in the recall
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6
Consumer Contact:
For additional
information and pictures of the product, visit the company's
web site
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the
recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of
purchase for a full refund.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please
visit our Healthy
Environments Section.
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