Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard
Recall 10279 · Jun 24, 2010 · Wilton Industries Inc.
7,300
units affected
7,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10279
- Date
- Jun 24, 2010
- Company
- Wilton Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,300
- Product
- Children's Tiara
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Wilton® Youth Tiara with a SKU number of 120-228. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The tiara is silver-colored with clear crystals.
What can happen
The tiara 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 tiaras away from children and contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Party City, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Ben Franklin Stores, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through April 2010 for about $13
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's tiara?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tiaras away from children and contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The tiara 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.