Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-22). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 2,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08200 |
| Published | 2008-02-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Children's Metal Necklaces |
| Firm named in the title | Pecoware |
| Firms | Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,900 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13. |
Description
The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver-colored chains.
Hazard
The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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