Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets

Date of Recall
2007-07-17

CPSC Release Number
07-241

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 776-0980

Units
About 220

Manufacturer
Uncas Manufacturing Company, of Providence, RI

Sold By
Wal-Mart Stores in Florida from February 2007 to June 2007 for about $5.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled metal earring sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
This recall involves the Sleeping Beauty Crown and the Cinderella Star Earring sets. The Sleeping Beauty Crown set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as pink crowns and the other pair is shaped as the Sleeping Beauty character. The Cinderella Star Earring set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as blue stars and the other one is shaped as the Cinderella character. The packaging is shaped as a pink heart and "The Wonderful World of Disney" is printed in the front.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 776-0980 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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