CPSCJuly 10, 2008

Parragon Books Children's Necklaces recall: Lead Exposure

Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Why was Parragon Books Children's Necklaces recalled?

Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children 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 Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.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: 9781405411448, 9781405448383, 9781405449526

Product
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
Company
Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom, Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Quantity
About 500,000
Sold at
Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Recall date
July 10, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.

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