Recalls / 2006-12-04

Children's Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

07042 · Recalled 2006-12-04 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled Mood Necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards that hang from a black chord. The packaging is a black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item # JW41001" and "UPC number 898846410011" printed on a sticker on the back. The recalled Diva Necklaces consist of pendants shaped as the words "ANGEL" or "Diva" that hang from a black chord. The packaging is pink cardboard with "Hand Painted" and "Diva Necklace" printed on the front, and "Item # 21800020" and "UPC number 898846200186" printed on the back.

Hazards

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces		About 51,600 necklaces

Parties

Importer: Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Children's, dollar, discount from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Really Useful Products toll-free at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ruproducts.com

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Source: CPSC recall 07042. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.