CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Published: December 13, 2006Recall ID: 07054Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.
Affected Products
Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Childrens-Powerpuff-Girls-Necklaces-Recalled-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/be5093f82de54427aab800dbaa064433.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Children's Necklace |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f0508d54bdd94531a97a71168adabb55.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Children's Necklace |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/81238edf32194e00ba303abb2dafc847.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Children's Necklace |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,000 |
| Recall I D | 3503 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I. |
| Retailers › Name | Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2006-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides. |
| Recall Number | 07054 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |