Three children’s jewelry products have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this past week because they might contain high levels of lead, which is dangerous if ingested. No incidents have been reported with any of these products.
The first product is Parragon Book’s “The Magical Ballet Slippers” (or “Ballerina’s Magical Shoes”), which comes with a necklace that may have lead in the solder. Also affected are the Spanish and French versions of the book. The ISBN are 1405411449,1405448385 and 1405449527; the UPC numbers, respectively, are 9781405411448, 9781405448383 and 9781405449526. For the return and exchange information, contact Parragon at any time toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit their website at www.parragonrecall.com.
The next product is Action Product’s “Children’s Charm Craft Kits”. The clasp in the charm kit has high lead content in it. Some 18,500 units are affected, specifically the “Super Dooper Charms” (item #63403) and “Shoelace Charms” (item #67310). Action Products says that consumers should take these products away from children and contact them for a free replacement. Their phone number is (800) 772-2846, and can be reached from :30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Their Website is www.apii.com.
The final product is “Faded Glory” lip gloss, locket and bracelet made by F.A.F. Inc. ans sold at Wal-Mart. The lobster claw clasps on the bracelet contain high levels of lead. The sets affected, according to the CPSC website, are:
Item Model Number UPC
Frog Set 6709-4250 72783357703
Monkey Set 6709-4251 72783357704
Cat Set 6709-4252 72783357705
Consumers should take these sets back to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. If additional information is needed, F.A.F. Inc. can be contacted at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on the web at www.faf.com.
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This post was written by C.J. Graham on July 11, 2008
