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Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled December 13, 2006 · CPSC recall 07054

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Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.
Units
About 48,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com

Product
Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces
Imported by
Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
Retailers
Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →