La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets 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: | November 21 2007 |
Name of Products: | La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets |
Units: | About 4,500 |
Manufacturer: | La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Hazard: | The recalled 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: | The recalled necklace and earring sets have a silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and three jeweled dangling charms. |
Sold at: | Various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using this product immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. |
Consumer Contact: | La Femme NY 2 Inc. |