CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 10, 2008

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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 Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Injuries
None.
Recall Number
08326

Product Information

Product Name
Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
Product Type
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Number of Units
About 500,000
Imported By
Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
Distributed By
Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 480-2854
Website www.parragonrecall.com
Full Contact Information

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