CPSC2008-11-05
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard
The recalled 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 these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.
Sold at
Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.
Affected count
About 67,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Claires-Recalls-Childrens-Metal-Necklaces-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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