Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 07313 · Sep 26, 2007 · Rhode Island Novelty
850
units affected
850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07313
- Date
- Sep 26, 2007
- Company
- Rhode Island Novelty
- Units affected
- 850
- Product
- Children's Spinning Wheel Metal Necklaces
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves 30-inch-long link necklaces with a spinning wheel pendant. The wheel pendant, designed to resemble car's spinning tire rim, has rhinestones attached to the front, a silver base and measures 2¾ inches in diameter. The item has a clear plastic hang tag with a UPC code of 0 97138 68502 5.
What can happen
The clasp on the necklaces 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 recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Family entertainment centers, redemption centers, and small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's spinning wheel metal necklaces?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.
What is the hazard?
The clasp on the necklaces 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.