CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children's Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
CPSC recall 06042 · announced November 30, 2005 · Stravina Operating Co · 6 units affected
The product
The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with individual names painted in variety of colors. The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord. The necklace packages are marked "Personalized Necklace" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00039-7 is on the necklace package. The recalled zipper pulls are silver-colored with individual names that come in various colors. The zipper pull hangs from a silver-colored metal clip designed to attach to a backpack, a keyring, and zippers on clothing. Printed on the zipper pull's packaging is "Personalized Zipper Pull," "Great for Backpacks and Keyrings too" and "Stravina." UPC Code 0-35203-00038-0 is written on the package.
The hazard
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for more information at www.stravina.com
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been no incidents or injuries reported with the metal necklaces and zipper pulls.
Sold at: Discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4.
Consumer contact: For more information, visit the Stravina Web site at www.stravina.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.