CPSCDecember 13, 2006

Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces recall: Lead Poisoning Hazard

Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Why was Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces recalled?

The recalled jewelry contains 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 this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.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 Powerpuff Girls necklaces
Company
Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
Quantity
About 48,000
Sold at
Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.
Recall date
December 13, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.

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