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Product recall · CPSCMarch 15, 2007Highest risk
Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product.
Who to contact: For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.com
The product
The recalled children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. "Claire's" or "Claire's best friends forever" is printed on the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 58,000
- Recall date
- March 15, 2007
- Brand
- Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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