Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-07-10 · 08326
Hazards
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
08326
Date
2008-07-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Importer(s)
Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
Distributor(s)
Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.