Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled March 15, 2007 · CPSC recall 07128

Hazard

The recalled necklaces 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. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product.

Units

About 58,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. "Claire's" or "Claire's best friends forever" is printed on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product.

Contact

For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.com

Product

Children's Necklaces

Imported by

Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.

Made in

China

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