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Children's Metal Necklaces

CPSC Recall #08-200 — February 22, 2008

Recall #08-200 Date: February 22, 2008 Remedy: Refund

Product

Children's Metal Necklaces

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.

Hazard

The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.

Units Affected

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.

Manufacturer

Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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