Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled July 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 07241 · Uncas

Hazard

The recalled metal earring sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund.

Units

About 220

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Sleeping Beauty Crown and the Cinderella Star Earring sets. The Sleeping Beauty Crown set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as pink crowns and the other pair is shaped as the Sleeping Beauty character. The Cinderella Star Earring set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as blue stars and the other one is shaped as the Cinderella character. The packaging is shaped as a pink heart and "The Wonderful World of Disney" is printed in the front.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 776-0980 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Uncas Manufacturing Company, of Providence, RI

Retailers

Wal-Mart Stores in Florida from February 2007 to June 2007 for about $5.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →