CPSC recall 07-051, announced December 13, 2006, covers U.S. Toy Children's Butterfly Necklaces (about 29,000 units). The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site. Recall contact: call (800) 832-0224, or go to www.ustoy.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is pink and purple cardboard with "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JA442" on the back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The clasps on the necklaces contain 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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- U.S. Toy
- Manufacturer
- U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-051
- Units
- About 29.000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.
Children's Butterfly Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30am and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com
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