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

Name: Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Brand: Parragon Books
SKU: CPSC-08326
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 10, 2008Recall ID: 08326Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Parragon-Books-Recalls-Childrens-Necklaces-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure
Title	Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/78cd36c21be14f8c9958187ef416399a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Children's Necklace
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/96462d0ffae44c69a6e23c46b05d2ad3.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Children's Necklace
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5002b4a751104b16913e7f5aa18bc096.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Children's Necklace
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/154c0b85a04547bbbe53b87b2d663fb3.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Children's Necklace
Hazards › Name	Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Injuries › Name	None.
Products › Name	Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
Products › Type	Costume/Children's Jewelry
Products › Category I D	1900
Products › Number Of Units	About 500,000
Recall I D	4368
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
Retailers › Name	Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Recall Date	2008-07-10T00:00:00
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.
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C	9781405411448
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C	9781405448383
Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C	9781405449526
Distributors › Name	Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Recall Number	08326
Consumer 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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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