Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Children's Butterfly Necklaces

Date of Recall

2006-12-13

CPSC Release Number

07-051

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 832-0224

Units

About 29,000

Manufacturer

U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo.

Sold By

U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.

Problem/Hazard

The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is pink and purple cardboard with "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JA442" on the back.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30am and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com

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