CPSC recall 10-279, announced June 24, 2010, covers Wilton Industries Children's Tiara (about 7,300 units). The tiara contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled tiaras away from children and contact Wilton Industries for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 593-7866, or go to www.wilton.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Wilton® Youth Tiara with a SKU number of 120-228. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The tiara is silver-colored with clear crystals.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The tiara 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 tiaras away from children and contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Wilton Industries
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 10-279
- Units
- About 7,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Party City, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Ben Franklin Stores, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through April 2010 for about $13
- Importer
- Wilton Industries Inc. of Woodridge, Ill.
Children's Tiara
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Wilton Industries at (800) 593-7866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Fridays or visit the firm's website at www.wilton.com
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