Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08326 · Jul 10, 2008 · Parragon Books
500,000
units affected
500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08326
- Date
- Jul 10, 2008
- Company
- Parragon Books
- Units affected
- 500,000
- Product
- Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.
What can happen
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's necklaces with ballet shoes charms?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
What is the hazard?
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children 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.