Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.
Affected Products
Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Claires-Recalls-Childrens-Metal-Necklaces-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/36d43cdf7b7e41f78c8ba65fada565a4.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Necklace Set |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 67,000 |
| Recall I D | 5001 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant. |
| Recall Number | 09039 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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