Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08326 · announced July 10, 2008 · Parragon Books · 500,000 units affected
The product
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.
The hazard
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.