The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06150·Announced 2006-04-27

Children's Necklaces Recalled by CPSC for Lead Poisoning Hazard

The CPSC is recalling about 55,000 children's necklaces sold at Dollar General due to high lead levels that pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 55,000 children's necklaces manufactured by Selected Trading Corp. of Miami, Florida. The recalled items are choker-style necklaces featuring silver-colored hearts, crosses, and clovers hanging from blue, maroon, or black velvety cords. The jewelry was sold in white cardboard packaging labeled "In Style" with UPC number 041838140766 on the back.

The recall is being issued because the necklaces contain high levels of lead, which poses a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

These necklaces were sold at Dollar General stores from January 2003 through December 2005 for approximately $1. Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General store for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Selected Trading at (800) 336-6292, visit www.selected-trading.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Children's Necklaces
Manufacturer
Selected Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 041838140766

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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