Two Lead Recalls - Children's Rings and Necklace and Earring Sets
February 26, 2007
February 26, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Two Lead Recalls - Children's Rings and Necklace and Earring Sets
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of two voluntary recalls of children's rings and necklace and earring sets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that these products contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: "Claudia Jublot" children's rings: silver in color with red paint and a simulated diamond cluster on the top. The ring's packaging is a yellow card with "Claudia Jublot" printed on the front and UPC # 1524100121266045 on the back.
Sold: Big Lots! Stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2006 for about $3.
Imported by: Lari Jewelry Co., of New Orleans, La.
Manufactured in: China
Refund: Return to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Lari Jewelry Co. toll-free at (866) 524-0024 anytime or visit the Big Lots! Web site at www.biglots.com.
Product Description: Children's "Kidsite" necklace and earring sets: birthstones made of plastic gemstones in various colors. The pendants on the necklaces are shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain. The matching pierced earrings have round birthstones. The month of the birthstone and "Kidsite" are printed on the front of the products' packaging. Kmart is printed on the back.
Sold: Kmart stores nationwide from October 2001 through December 2006 for about $5.
Imported by: Crimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, R.I.
Manufactured in: China
Refund: Return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets or contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit Kmart's Web site at www.kmart.com.
Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov. Consumers are urged to take recalled rings and necklaces and earring sets away from young children immediately.
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 Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
