CPSCJune 19, 2007

Children's Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead: Lead

Children's Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Why was Children's Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead recalled?

The metal clasp on the necklace 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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund or contact GeoCentral for information on how to obtain a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact GeoCentral at (800) 231-6083 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.geocentral.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
Butterfly Necklaces
Company
GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif.
Quantity
About 19,000
Sold at
Souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
Recall date
June 19, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled necklaces consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. The product's packaging includes a white hang card with "GeoJewelry" printed on the front underneath "GeoCentral."

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