Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Released: Thursday, October 25, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WeGlow International, of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 110,000 WeGlow Children’s Metal Jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall Details
Product
WeGlow Children’s Metal Jewelry
Description
This recall involves WeGlow children’s flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third® and Spiderman 3® designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging.
Hazards
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by youngchildren and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
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