Safety regulator, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
Recall 06042 · Nov 30, 2005 · Stravina Operating Co., LLC
6,000,000
units affected
6,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06042
- Date
- Nov 30, 2005
- Company
- Stravina Operating Co., LLC
- Units affected
- 6,000,000
- Product
- Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with individual names painted in variety of colors. The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord. The necklace packages are marked "Personalized Necklace" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00039-7 is on the necklace package. The recalled zipper pulls are silver-colored with individual names that come in various colors. The zipper pull hangs from a silver-colored metal clip designed to attach to a backpack, a keyring, and zippers on clothing. Printed on the zipper pull's packaging is "Personalized Zipper Pull," "Great for Backpacks and Keyrings too" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00038-0 is written on the package.
What can happen
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been no incidents or injuries reported with the metal necklaces and zipper pulls.
- Sold at
- Discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's metal necklaces and zipper pulls?
Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com
What is the hazard?
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by 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.