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Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionDec 13, 2006
Recalled Butterfly Necklaces
Recalled Butterfly Necklaces

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Hazard

The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is pink and purple cardboard with "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JA442" on the back.

Sold on

U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.

Contact the company

For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30am and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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