Children’s Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | June 03 2008 |
Name of Products: | Children’s Jewelry |
Units: | About 50 pieces |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Daiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash. |
Hazard: | The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves children’s bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces. The necklaces have a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant. An abstract design and a zodiacal name is printed on the front. The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads. Silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart and bird wings are sold with the bracelets. The jewelry has UPC numbers 984343144040 (necklace) and 947678164466 (bracelet) printed on the back label. |
Product # / SKU: | UPC numbers 984343144040 and 947678164466 |
Sold at: | Daiso retail stores in Washington State from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $2. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Daiso LLC |