CPSC recall 07-082, announced January 18, 2007, covers U.S. Toy Children's Butterfly Necklaces (about 113,800 units). The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. 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 have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace's package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item#JA298" on the back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pendant on the necklace 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 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
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-082
- Units
- About 113,800 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children's and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen.
- Importer
- U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO.
Children's Butterfly Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com
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