Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled July 10, 2008 · CPSC recall 08326 · Parragon Books

Hazard

Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.

Units

About 500,000

Incidents / injuries

None.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.com

Product

Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms

Imported by

Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom

Distributed by

Parragon Inc., New York, New York

Retailers

Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

Made in

China

UPC

9781405411448 · 9781405448383 · 9781405449526

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