Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled June 3, 2008 · CPSC recall 08579

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 50 pieces

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves children's bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces. The necklaces have a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant. An abstract design and a zodiacal name is printed on the front. The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads. Silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart and bird wings are sold with the bracelets. The jewelry has UPC numbers 984343144040 (necklace) and 947678164466 (bracelet) printed on the back label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Daiso LLC toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.daisollc.com

Product

Children's Jewelry

Imported by

Daiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash.

Retailers

Daiso retail stores in Washington State from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $2.

Made in

South Korea

UPC

947678164466 · 984343144040

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