Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-07-05 · 07232
Hazards
The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
07232
Date
2007-07-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Essentials for Kids Jewelry Sets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Gift stores, dollar stores, and small discount stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.
Importer(s)
Future Industries, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled jewelry sets include a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings made of green, blue or pink plastic beads. The necklaces have painted metallic pendants in the shape of shoes, girls, blackboards with "ABCD," or school buses. The other recalled jewelry sets include a necklace and seven pendants, one for each day of the week. The pendants are shaped as sandals, purses or butterflies. "Essentials for kids" is printed on the packaging.