September 05, 2008
Recall for Lead Hazards – "It's a Girl Thing" Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead.
Product Description: This recall involves "It's a Girl Thing" metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. "It's a Girl Thing" is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm).
Importer: Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.beadkit.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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