Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-12-13 · 07054
Hazards
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
07054
Date
2006-12-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces
Companies
Retailer(s)
Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.
Importer(s)
Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.