CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls

Recalled November 30, 2005 · CPSC recall 06042 · Stravina Operating

Hazard

The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com

Units

About 6 million

Incidents / injuries

There have been no incidents or injuries reported with the metal necklaces and zipper pulls.

Description

The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with individual names painted in variety of colors. The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord. The necklace packages are marked "Personalized Necklace" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00039-7 is on the necklace package. The recalled zipper pulls are silver-colored with individual names that come in various colors. The zipper pull hangs from a silver-colored metal clip designed to attach to a backpack, a keyring, and zippers on clothing. Printed on the zipper pull's packaging is "Personalized Zipper Pull," "Great for Backpacks and Keyrings too" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00038-0 is written on the package.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com

Contact

For more information, visit the Stravina Web site at www.stravina.com

Product

Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls

Imported by

Stravina Operating Co., LLC, of Chatsworth, Calif.

Retailers

Discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4.

Made in

China

UPC

035203000380 · 035203000397

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