February 26, 2008
Date of Release: For Further Information Please Call:
February 26, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Recalls for Lead Hazards – Children's Metal Jewelry and Memory testing Cards
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following two voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead and pose a potential choking hazard.
Metal Jewelry
Product Description: 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.
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.
Manufacturer: Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware. For instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund or 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.
Memory Testing Cards
Product Description: The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test—Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ˝" x 1 ˝", and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.
Distributor: Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Sold by: Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly. For additional information contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com
Complete information about the recalled items is available at www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
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