CPSC Recall in 2007: Children's Mood Necklaces Recalled by Rhode Island Novelty Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

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 47,000 Children's Mood 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 NecklacesUnits: About 47,000Importer: 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 children's mood necklaces have multi-colored pendants including hearts, moons, dolphins, dragonflies, stars and butterflies that hang from a black cord. "Mood Necklace" is printed on the necklace's packaging.Sold at: Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, and small discount stores nationwide, and through Rhode Island Novelty's Web site, www.rinovelty.com, from August 2005 through December 2006 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com.

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

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Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, and small discount stores nationwide, and through Rhode Island Novelty's Web site, www.rinovelty.com, from August 2005 through December 2006 for about $1.

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