CPSC recall 07-218, announced June 19, 2007, covers GeoCentral Butterfly Necklaces (about 19,000 units). The metal clasp on the necklace contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund or contact GeoCentral for information on how to obtain a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 231-6083, or go to www.geocentral.com.
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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 consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. The product's packaging includes a white hang card with "GeoJewelry" printed on the front underneath "GeoCentral."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal clasp 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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund or contact GeoCentral for information on how to obtain a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GeoCentral
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-218
- Units
- About 19,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
- Importer
- GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif.
Butterfly Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact GeoCentral at (800) 231-6083 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.geocentral.com
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