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Product Recall Number: 07-313

Why was Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces recalled?

The clasp on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces
Here's product recall specific data for Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-313

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-09-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 850 Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces. The clasp on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Name of Product: Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal NecklacesUnits: About 850Manufacturer: Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.Hazard: The clasp on the necklaces 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 30"-inch-long link necklaces with a spinning wheel pendant. The wheel pendant, designed to resemble car's spinning tire rim, has rhinestones attached to the front, a silver base and measures 2 ?-inches in diameter. The item has a clear plastic hang tag with a UPC code of 0 97138 68502 5.Sold at: Family entertainment centers, redemption centers, and small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.rinovelty.com.

  • Hazard Description: The clasp on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 850

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item.

  • Sold At: Family entertainment centers, redemption centers, and small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for about $2.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed