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Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  • Recalled Necklace
Name of Product:
Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 05, 2008
Units:

About 67,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the Illinois Attorney General.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.
Importer(s):

Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Recall number:
09-039

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