CPSC recall 07-042, announced December 4, 2006, covers Really Useful Products Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces (about 51,600 units). The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Recall contact: call (888) 484-3444, or go to www.ruproducts.com.
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UPC or product codes
898846200186898846410011The packaging is a black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item # JW41001" and "UPC number 898846410011" printed on a sticker on the back.
Which products are included?
The recalled Mood Necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards that hang from a black chord. The packaging is a black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item # JW41001" and "UPC number 898846410011" printed on a sticker on the back. The recalled Diva Necklaces consist of pendants shaped as the words "ANGEL" or "Diva" that hang from a black chord. The packaging is pink cardboard with "Hand Painted" and "Diva Necklace" printed on the front, and "Item # 21800020" and "UPC number 898846200186" printed on the back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Really Useful Products
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-042
- Units
- About 51,600 necklaces
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Children's, dollar, and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1.
- Importer
- Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill.
Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Really Useful Products toll-free at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ruproducts.com
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