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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: 10/8/2008 Reason: The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: |
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