Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07051 · Dec 13, 2006 · U.S. Toy Co. Inc.
29
units affected
29
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07051
- Date
- Dec 13, 2006
- Company
- U.S. Toy Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 29
- Product
- Children's Butterfly Necklaces
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's butterfly necklaces?
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.
What is the hazard?
The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.