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