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Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionNov 5, 2008
Recalled Necklace Set
Recalled Necklace Set

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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 these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.

Sold on

Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.

Contact the company

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