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Children's Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionJun 19, 2007
Recalled Butterfly Necklaces
Recalled Butterfly Necklaces

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The metal clasp on the necklace contains 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 it to store where purchased for a full refund or contact GeoCentral for information on how to obtain a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled necklaces consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. The product's packaging includes a white hang card with "GeoJewelry" printed on the front underneath "GeoCentral."

Sold on

Souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact GeoCentral at (800) 231-6083 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.geocentral.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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