CPSC Recall in 2007: U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children's Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-082

Date: January 17, 2007

Product Name: Children's Butterfly Necklaces

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO., is voluntarily recalling about 113,800 Children's Butterfly Necklaces. The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Children's Butterfly NecklacesUnits: About 113, 800 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)Importer: U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MOHazard: The pendant on the necklace 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 have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace's package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item#JA298" on the back.Sold at: U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children's and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen.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 free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com.

Hazard Description:

The pendant on the necklace 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 113, 800 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children's and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen.

Manufactured In:

China