U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children's Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-01-18). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 113,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07082 |
| Published | 2007-01-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-12 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Children's Butterfly Necklaces |
| Firm named in the title | U.S. Toy Co. |
| Firms | U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 113,800 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children's and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen. |
Description
The recalled necklaces have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace's package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item#JA298" on the back.
Hazard
The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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