U.S. Toy Co. · Recalled
U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children's Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 113,800 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled necklaces have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace's package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item#JA298" on the back.
The file
- Sold at
- U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children's and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 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 this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry 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 additional information, contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. 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 JAN 18 2007; last revised JUN 12 2014.