U.S. Toy Children’s Butterfly Necklaces

Description: U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2007 Release #07-082 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 832-0224 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Units: About 113, 800 (an additional 29, 000 necklaces were recalled in December 2006) Importer: U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO. Hazard: The pendant 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 have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace’s package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item#JA298" on the back. Sold at: U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children’s and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ustoy.com [Learn More]