Claire's Boutiques · Recalled
Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 58,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5–$11
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 MAR 15 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
