Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07232 · Jul 5, 2007 · Future Industries
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07232
- Date
- Jul 5, 2007
- Company
- Future Industries
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Essentials for Kids Jewelry Sets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled jewelry sets include a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings made of green, blue or pink plastic beads. The necklaces have painted metallic pendants in the shape of shoes, girls, blackboards with "ABCD," or school buses. The other recalled jewelry sets include a necklace and seven pendants, one for each day of the week. The pendants are shaped as sandals, purses or butterflies. "Essentials for kids" is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The recalled metal jewelry sets 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. Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or contact Future Industries for information on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Gift stores, dollar stores, and small discount stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled essentials for kids jewelry sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or contact Future Industries for information on receiving a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled metal jewelry sets 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.