CPSCDecember 13, 2006

Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co.: Lead

Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Why was Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. recalled?

The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site. Contact: For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30am and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.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 identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's Butterfly Necklaces
Company
U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo.
Quantity
About 29.000
Sold at
U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.
Recall date
December 13, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is pink and purple cardboard with "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JA442" on the back.

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