Uncas Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets

Description: Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2007 Release #07-241 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 776-0980 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 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: Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets Units: About 220 Manufacturer: Uncas Manufacturing Company, of Providence, RI Hazard: The recalled metal earring sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Sleeping Beauty Crown and the Cinderella Star Earring sets. The Sleeping Beauty Crown set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as pink crowns and the other pair is shaped as the Sleeping Beauty character. The Cinderella Star Earring set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as blue stars and the other one is shaped as the Cinderella character. The packaging is shaped as a pink heart and "The Wonderful World of Disney" is printed in the front. Sold at: Wal-Mart Stores in Florida from February 2007 to June 2007 for about $5. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 776-0980 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]