CPSCJuly 3, 2008

Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to: Lead

Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Why was Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to recalled?

The children's jewelry could 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 it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.beadkit.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 633870018419, 633870018426, 633870018433

Product
It's a Girl Thing Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms
Company
Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.
Quantity
About 13,000
Sold at
Retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6.
Recall date
July 3, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves "It's a Girl Thing" metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. "It's a Girl Thing" is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm).

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