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Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead ExposureDate: 6/12/2008
Reasons: The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Distribution: Washington State
WASHINGTON , D.C. - 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.
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children's Jewelry Units: About 50 pieces Importer: Daiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash. Hazard: The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Daiso 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 Web site at www.daisollc.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/16/2008 Reason: Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/3/2008 Reason: The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds. Distribution: Nationwide |
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