Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08579 · Jun 3, 2008 · Daiso Seattle LLC
50
units affected
50
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08579
- Date
- Jun 3, 2008
- Company
- Daiso Seattle LLC
- Units affected
- 50
- Product
- Children's Jewelry
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves children's bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces. The necklaces have a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant. An abstract design and a zodiacal name is printed on the front. The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads. Silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart and bird wings are sold with the bracelets. The jewelry has UPC numbers 984343144040 (necklace) and 947678164466 (bracelet) printed on the back label.
What can happen
The jewelry contains 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 jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Daiso retail stores in Washington State from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's jewelry?
Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jewelry contains 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.