CPSC recall 07-128, announced March 15, 2007, covers Claire's Boutiques Children's Necklaces (about 58,000 units). The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Recall contact: call (866) 859-9281, or go to www.claires.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. "Claire's" or "Claire's best friends forever" is printed on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled 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 this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Claire's Boutiques
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-128
- Units
- About 58,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.
- Importer
- Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Children's Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.com
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