Claire's · Recalled
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 67,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.
The file
- Sold at
- Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.
- 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 these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.
For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites 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 NOV 05 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.