Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled July 3, 2008 · CPSC recall 08324

Hazard

The children's jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Units

About 13,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves "It's a Girl Thing" metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. "It's a Girl Thing" is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm).

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.beadkit.com

Product

It's a Girl Thing Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms

Distributed by

Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.

Retailers

Retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6.

Made in

China

UPC

633870018419 · 633870018426 · 633870018433

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