CPSC Recall in 2006: Children's Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-042

Date: December 03, 2006

Product Name: Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 51,600 Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Children's Mood Necklaces and Diva NecklacesUnits: About 51,600 necklacesImporter: Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill.Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Mood Necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards that hang from a black chord. The packaging is a black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item # JW41001" and "UPC number 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 chord. The packaging is pink cardboard with "Hand Painted" and "Diva Necklace" printed on the front, and "Item # 21800020" and "UPC number 898846200186" printed on the back.Sold by: Children's, dollar, and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Really Useful Products toll-free at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ruproducts.com.

Hazard Description:

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 51,600 necklaces

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Children's, dollar, and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China