CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-12-13

Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

07051 · Recalled 2006-12-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Butterfly Necklaces
Recalled Butterfly Necklaces

Description

The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is pink and purple cardboard with "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JA442" on the back.

Hazards

The clasps on the necklaces contain 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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.

Products

NameModelUnits
Children's Butterfly NecklacesAbout 29.000

Parties

Manufacturer
U.S. Toy Co. Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, small discount from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30am and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com

Source: CPSC recall 07051. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.