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Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead ExposureDate: 7/10/2008
Reason: Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Distribution: Nationwide
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.
Name of Product: Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms Units: About 500,000 Distributor: Parragon Inc., New York, New York Importer: Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom 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. Incidents/Injuries: None. 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. Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 12/3/2008 Reason: Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: THE PARTIAL OBSCURING OF THIS LABEL FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS". Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 11/25/2008 Reason: The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: These products, which the firm eventually recalled, pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children. The settlement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission. Distribution: Nationwide. |
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