CPSC Recall in 2008: Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-200

Date: February 22, 2008

Product Name: Children's Metal Necklaces

Recall Description:

The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver colored chains.

Hazard Description:

The children's necklaces contain 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 2,900

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.

Manufactured In:

China