Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07054 · Dec 13, 2006 · Rhode Island Novelty
48,000
units affected
48,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07054
- Date
- Dec 13, 2006
- Company
- Rhode Island Novelty
- Units affected
- 48,000
- Product
- Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.
What can happen
The recalled 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 this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's powerpuff girls necklaces?
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.
What is the hazard?
The recalled 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.