CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.com
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Recall Number
08200
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Metal Necklaces
Product Type
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Number of Units
About 2,900
Manufacturer Name
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Manufactured In
China