CPSCMarch 15, 2007

Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores recall: Lead Poisoning Hazard

Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Why was Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores recalled?

The recalled 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 this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product. Contact: For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.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 Necklaces
Company
Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Quantity
About 58,000
Sold at
Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.
Recall date
March 15, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. "Claire's" or "Claire's best friends forever" is printed on the packaging.

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