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Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead ExposureDate: 11/6/2008
Reason: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and 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: Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets Units: About 67,000 Importer: Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain 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 a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant. Sold at: Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the Illinois Attorney General. Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/25/2008 Reason: The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/3/2008 Reason: Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. 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 Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide |
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