The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of "Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces". The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that both products contain high levels of lead.
Really Useful Products Inc. of Darien, Illinois, imported the "Children's Mood Necklaces" and "Diva Necklaces" that were sold at dollar, discount and children's stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1.00. It is reported that these were manufactured in China. The recalled "Mood Necklaces" are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards that hang from a black cord. The packaging is primarily black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JW41001" and "UPC #898846410011" printed on a sticker on the back. The recalled "Diva Necklaces" consist of pendants shaped as the words "ANGEL" or "DIVA" that hang from a black cord. The cardboard packaging is primarily pink in color with "Hand Painted" and "Diva Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #21800020" and "UPC #898846200186" printed on the back.
Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov. On the site, look for "Recent Recalls" and then click on "Children's Necklaces".
Consumers are urged to take recalled the necklaces away from young children immediately. The "Mood Necklaces" and the "Diva Necklaces" may be returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. Alternatively, call toll free "Really Useful Products" for a full refund at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.ruproducts.com.
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 for lead call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program. For additional information about lead poisoning, blood lead testing and ways to protect your children from lead hazards, contact the Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
