CPSC recall 06-042, announced November 30, 2005, covers Stravina Operating Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls (about 6 million units). 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. Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com. Recall contact: go to www.stravina.com.
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UPC or product codes
035203000380035203000397The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no incidents or injuries reported with the metal necklaces and zipper pulls.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Stravina Operating
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 06-042
- Units
- About 6 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4.
- Importer
- Stravina Operating Co., LLC, of Chatsworth, Calif.
Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For more information, visit the Stravina Web site at www.stravina.com
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