Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-10). Hazards: ingestion, lead. About 500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08326 |
| Published | 2008-07-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms |
| Firm named in the title | Parragon Books |
| Firms | Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom (importer); Parragon Inc., New York, New York (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 09781405411448, 09781405448383, 09781405449526 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, lead |
| Sold | Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7. |
Description
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. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.
Hazard
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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