CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of: Lead
CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
Why was CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of recalled?
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com Contact: For more information, visit the Stravina Web site at www.stravina.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 035203000380, 035203000397
- Product
- Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
- Company
- Stravina Operating Co., LLC, of Chatsworth, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 6 million
- Sold at
- Discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4.
- Recall date
- November 30, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been no incidents or injuries reported with the metal necklaces and zipper pulls.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with individual names painted in variety of colors. The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord. The necklace packages are marked "Personalized Necklace" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00039-7 is on the necklace package. The recalled zipper pulls are silver-colored with individual names that come in various colors. The zipper pull hangs from a silver-colored metal clip designed to attach to a backpack, a keyring, and zippers on clothing. Printed on the zipper pull's packaging is "Personalized Zipper Pull," "Great for Backpacks and Keyrings too" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00038-0 is written on the package.