Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Released: Thursday, July 05, 2007 by CPSC

Jul

5

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Future Industries, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Essentials for Kids Jewelry Sets. The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Recall Details

Product

Essentials for Kids Jewelry Sets

Description

The recalled jewelry sets include a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings made of green, blue or pink plastic beads. The necklaces have painted metallic pendants in the shape of shoes, girls, blackboards with "ABCD," or school buses. The other recalled jewelry sets include a necklace and seven pendants, one for each day of the week. The pendants are shaped as sandals, purses or butterflies. "Essentials for kids" is printed on the packaging.

Hazards

The recalled metal jewelry sets contain 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 recalled jewelry away from children. Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or contact Future Industries for information on receiving a full refund.


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