Recalls / 2008-07-10

Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

08326 · Recalled 2008-07-10 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

Reported injuries

None.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms		About 500,000

Parties

Importer: Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
Distributor: Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Made in: China
Sold at: Retail chains, independent bookstores nationwide

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

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Source: CPSC recall 08326. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.