Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 09111 · Jan 29, 2009 · Spencer Gifts LLC
8,400
units affected
8,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09111
- Date
- Jan 29, 2009
- Company
- Spencer Gifts LLC
- Units affected
- 8,400
- Product
- Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves a necklace with a "skull-and-crossbones" symbol and a metal clasp. The skull has eleven pieces of rhinestones on its forehead and one rhinestone on both ends of the crossbones.
What can happen
The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Spencer Gifts for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gift stores nationwide from November 2006 to December 2008 for between $8 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled skull-and-crossbones necklaces?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Spencer Gifts for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be 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.