CPSC2006-12-19
Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Celebrate Express Inc., of Kirkland, Wash.
Hazard
The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 194,000
Injuries reported
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Gigantic Gemstone Ring
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Celebrate-Express-Inc-Recalls-Gigantic-Gemstone-Ring-Party-Favors-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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