CPSC recall 08-093, announced November 21, 2007, covers Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Children's Metal Necklaces and Bracelets (about 10,400 units). The recalled jewelry 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 for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 808-5093, or email colosssaljewelry@comcast.net.
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Which products are included?
The recalled metal necklaces and bracelets have silver-colored charms. Some also have colored beads. "Awesome Boutique" or "Share the Love" is printed on some of the jewelry's packaging. The jewelry includes a necklace with a metal flower-shaped charm that hangs from a pink cord, a metal heart charm bracelet, a metal heart angel charm bracelet with colored beads, a metal bracelet with four heart charms and ruby-colored beads, necklaces with painted hearts that hang from a cord, and necklaces with tiny purses in various colors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry 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 for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Colossal Jewelry & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Inc., of Maywood, N.J.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-093
- Units
- About 10,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various discount and dollar stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for about $1.
Children's Metal Necklaces and Bracelets
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Colossal Jewelry & Accessories at (888) 808-5093 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at colosssaljewelry@comcast.net
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