CPSC recall 08-200, announced February 22, 2008, covers Pecoware Children's Metal Necklaces (about 2,900 units). The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 456-7326, or go to www.pecoware.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver-colored chains.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The children's 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 the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pecoware
- Manufacturer
- Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-200
- Units
- About 2,900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.
Children's Metal Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.com
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