Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 09039 · Nov 5, 2008 · Claire's
67,000
units affected
67,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09039
- Date
- Nov 5, 2008
- Company
- Claire's
- Units affected
- 67,000
- Product
- Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.
What can happen
The recalled 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 these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled best friends yin yang necklace sets?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled 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.