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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 screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 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: 7/10/2008 Reason: The children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide |
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