CPSCFebruary 22, 2008

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to: Lead

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Why was Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to recalled?

The children's 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 necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.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 Metal Necklaces
Company
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Quantity
About 2,900
Sold at
Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.
Recall date
February 22, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver-colored chains.

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