Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-02-22 · 08200
Hazards
The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
08200
Date
2008-02-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Metal Necklaces
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver-colored chains.