RecalledRecall 07-513Published

Celebrate Express Gigantic Gemstone Ring

Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Hazard
Ingestion
Units
About 194,000 units
Incidents
None reported
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 07-513, announced December 19, 2006, covers Celebrate Express Gigantic Gemstone Ring (about 194,000 units). The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the recalled party favors away from children immediately and contact the company for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 551-3995, or go to www.celebrateexpress.com.

What to check on the product label

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 children's Gigantic Gemstone Ring toy is a silver-colored metallic ring with a large plastic gemstone. The gemstone colors include: blue, red, purple, green and clear. The rings were sold individually and as part of various party favor, costume and heirloom sets.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents and injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should take the recalled party favors away from children immediately and contact the company for a refund. Celebrate Express has directly contacted purchasers of the products by mail.

Product and sales details

Product type
Jewelry
Recall number
07-513
Units
About 194,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Celebrate Express's Birthday Express, Costume Express and Storybook Heirloom Web sites and catalogs, and at the Birthday Express retail outlet store located in Kirkland, Wash. The recalled products were sold from October 2003 through October 2006 for about $1.50.
Importer
Celebrate Express Inc., of Kirkland, Wash.

Gigantic Gemstone Ring

CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry

Recall contact information

Call Celebrate Express at (888) 551-3995 between 4:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.celebrateexpress.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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