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

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-054

Date: December 12, 2006

Product Name: Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 48,000 Children's Powerpuff Girls 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 Powerpuff Girls necklacesUnits: About 48,000Importer: Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.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 necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.Sold at: Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from March 2003 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 replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.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:

Replace

Units: About 48,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China