CPSC recall 07-054, announced December 13, 2006, covers Rhode Island Novelty Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces (about 48,000 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 1-800-528-5599, or go to www.rinovelty.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.
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 replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rhode Island Novelty
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-054
- Units
- About 48,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.
- Importer
- Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com
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