Children's Necklaces

CPSC Recall #06-150 — April 26, 2006

Recall #06-150 Date: April 26, 2006 Remedy: Refund

Product

Children's Necklaces

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Selected Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 Children's Necklaces. The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.Name of Product: Children's NecklacesUnits: About 55,000Importer: Selected Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.Incidents/Injuries: NoneDescription: The recalled choker-style necklaces are silver-colored hearts, crosses and clovers that hang from a blue, maroon or black velvety cord. The jewelry's packaging is white cardboard with "In Style" printed on the front, and UPC number 041838140766 on the back.Sold at: Dollar General Stores from January 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Selected Trading at (800) 336-6292, visit the firm's Web site at www.selected-trading.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

Hazard

The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Incidents / Injuries

None.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund.

Units Affected

About 55,000

Sold At

Dollar General Stores from January 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.

Importer

Selected Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Manufactured In

China