CPSC2008-07-10
Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
Hazard
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
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.
Sold at
Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Affected count
About 500,000
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Parragon-Books-Recalls-Childrens-Necklaces-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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