Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-21 · 08093
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
08093
Date
2007-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Metal Necklaces and Bracelets
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Inc., of Maywood, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Various discount and dollar stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for about $1.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled metal necklaces and bracelets have silver-colored charms. Some also have colored beads. "Awesome Boutique" or "Share the Love" is printed on some of the jewelry's packaging. The jewelry includes a necklace with a metal flower-shaped charm that hangs from a pink cord, a metal heart charm bracelet, a metal heart angel charm bracelet with colored beads, a metal bracelet with four heart charms and ruby-colored beads, necklaces with painted hearts that hang from a cord, and necklaces with tiny purses in various colors.