CPSC recall 07-313, announced September 26, 2007, covers Rhode Island Novelty Children's Spinning Wheel Metal Necklaces (about 850 units). The clasp on the necklaces contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item. Recall contact: call (800) 528-5599, or go to www.rinovelty.com.
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UPC or product codes
097138685025Which products are included?
This recall involves 30-inch-long link necklaces with a spinning wheel pendant. The wheel pendant, designed to resemble car's spinning tire rim, has rhinestones attached to the front, a silver base and measures 2¾ inches in diameter. The item has a clear plastic hang tag with a UPC code of 0 97138 68502 5.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The clasp on the necklaces 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 the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rhode Island Novelty
- Manufacturer
- Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-313
- Units
- About 850
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Family entertainment centers, redemption centers, and small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
Children's Spinning Wheel Metal Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com
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