CPSC Recall in 2007: Children's Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Butterfly Necklaces. The metal clasp 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: Butterfly NecklacesUnits: About 19,000Importer: GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif.Hazard: The metal clasp 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 consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. The product's packaging includes a white hang card with "GeoJewelry" printed on the front underneath "GeoCentral."Sold at: Souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return them to store where purchased for a full refund or contact GeoCentral for information on how to obtain a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GeoCentral at (800) 231-6083 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geocentral.com.
The metal clasp on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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None reported.
Souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.
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