GeoCentral · Recalled
Children's Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead Poisoning 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.
- Units
- About 19,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 JUN 19 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.