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Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionMar 15, 2007
Recalled Children's Necklaces
Recalled Children's Necklaces
Recalled Children's Necklaces
Recalled Children's Necklaces

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Hazard

The recalled 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 this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. "Claire's" or "Claire's best friends forever" is printed on the packaging.

Sold on

Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.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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