Rhode Island Novelty · Recalled
Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The clasp on the necklaces contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 850
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves 30-inch-long link necklaces with a spinning wheel pendant. The wheel pendant, designed to resemble car's spinning tire rim, has rhinestones attached to the front, a silver base and measures 2¾ inches in diameter. The item has a clear plastic hang tag with a UPC code of 0 97138 68502 5.
The file
- Sold at
- Family entertainment centers, redemption centers, and small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.
For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.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 SEP 26 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
