CPSC2008-02-22
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Hazard
The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 2,900
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Metal Necklaces
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Metal-Jewelry-Recalled-by-Pecoware-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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