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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: 7/16/2008 Reason: DUE TO A MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY, SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY OF THE RELEASE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: Pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/16/2008 Reason: INCORRECT STEEL WAS USED ON THE LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/19/2008 Reason: If the harness becomes disconnected and a vehicle crash occurs, the child may not be securely fastened to their child seat and may sustain injury. |
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