The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07054·Announced 2006-12-13

Children's Powerpuff Girls Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Rhode Island Novelty is recalling about 48,000 children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by 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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I., is recalling about 48,000 children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces. The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported.

The necklaces were sold at carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide, and at www.rinovelty.com from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces
Manufacturer
Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
48,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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