La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets

Description: La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children's Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-092 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 667-5369 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 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: La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets Units: 4,500 Manufacturer: La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. Hazard: The recalled jewelry 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 necklace and earring sets have a silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and three jeweled dangling charms. Sold at: Various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using this product immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact La Femme NY 2 Inc. at (866) 667-5369 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lafemmeny.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected] Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office. [Learn More]