The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07082·Announced 2007-01-18

U.S. Toy Co. Recalls Children's Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning Risk

U.S. Toy Co. is recalling approximately 113,800 children's butterfly necklaces because the pendants 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 aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

U.S. Toy Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 113,800 children's butterfly necklaces. The recall was first announced in December 2006 and re-announced on January 18, 2007. The necklaces feature butterfly-shaped pendants painted in various colors that hang from a black cord. The pendants contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklaces were sold in U.S. Toy Company retail stores, children's and small discount stores nationwide, and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen. The necklaces are packaged in blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies, the words "Butterfly Necklace" on the front, and "Item#JA298" on the back. The products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the jewelry away from children. To obtain a remedy, consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning necklaces purchased on the website. For additional information, consumers can contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.ustoy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Butterfly Necklaces
Manufacturer
U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
113,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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