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Children's Necklaces Recalled for Lead Poisoning HazardDate: 4/28/2006
Reason: Lead Poisoning Hazard
Distribution: Dollar General Stores 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 Units: About 55,000 Importer: Selected Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla. Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None Description: The recalled choker-style necklaces are silver-colored hearts, crosses and clovers that hang from a blue, maroon or black velvety cord. The jewelry's packaging is white cardboard with "In Style" printed on the front, and UPC number 041838140766 on the back. Sold at: Dollar General Stores from January 2003 through December 2005 for about $1. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Selected Trading at (800) 336-6292, visit the firm's Web site at www.selected-trading.com or e-mail the firm at mrubin@selected-trading.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/19/2008 Reason: Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The powder in the kit marked “plaster of paris” is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. Distribution: Nationwide |
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