Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2007
Release #07-172

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 723-6155
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Children's Religious Fish Necklaces

Units: About 132,000

Importer: Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

Hazard: The recalled children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled necklaces have a silver fish pendant that hangs from a black cord.

Sold Exclusively at: Oriental Trading Company Inc. Web site and catalog from January 2005 through January 2007 for about 70 cents.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and discard it and contact Oriental Trading Company Inc. for information on how to receive a full refund or credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientaltrading.com