U.S. Toy Co · Recalled
Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning 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.
- Units
- About 29.000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 13 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.