Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Released: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Uncas Manufacturing Company, of Providence, RI, is voluntarily recalling about 220 Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets. The recalled metal earring sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall Details
Product
Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets
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.
Hazards
The recalled metal earring 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 this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund.
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