Children’s Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Released: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Daiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 50 pieces of children’s jewelry. The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall Details
Product
Children’s Jewelry
Description
This recall involves children’s bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces. The necklaces have a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant. An abstract design and a zodiacal name is printed on the front. The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads. Silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart and bird wings are sold with the bracelets. The jewelry has UPC numbers 984343144040 (necklace) and 947678164466 (bracelet) printed on the back label.
Hazards
The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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