Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled November 5, 2008 · CPSC recall 09039 · Claire's

Hazard

The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.

Units

About 67,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com

Product

Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets

Imported by

Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.

Made in

China

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