Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled September 26, 2007 · CPSC recall 07313 · Rhode Island Novelty

Hazard

The clasp on the necklaces 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 recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.

Units

About 850

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves 30-inch-long link necklaces with a spinning wheel pendant. The wheel pendant, designed to resemble car's spinning tire rim, has rhinestones attached to the front, a silver base and measures 2¾ inches in diameter. The item has a clear plastic hang tag with a UPC code of 0 97138 68502 5.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.

Contact

For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com

Product

Children's Spinning Wheel Metal Necklaces

Manufacturer(s)

Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.

Retailers

Family entertainment centers, redemption centers, and small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.

Made in

China

UPC

097138685025

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