CPSC recall 08-326, announced July 10, 2008, covers Parragon Books Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms (about 500,000 units). Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book. Recall contact: call (888) 480-2854, or go to www.parragonrecall.com.
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UPC or product codes
978140541144897814054483839781405449526Which products are included?
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Parragon Books
- Product type
- Shoes & footwear, Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-326
- Units
- About 500,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
- Importer
- Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
- Distributor
- Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.com
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