The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07125·Announced 2007-03-13

United Imports Recalls Children's Mood Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

United Imports is recalling about 3,600 children's mood necklaces sold at Accessories Palace because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic 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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

United Imports Inc. is recalling approximately 3,600 units of Children's Mood Necklaces due to a lead poisoning hazard. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The necklaces feature multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, crosses, moons, feet, stars, dolphins, shamrocks, teardrops, spiders, flip-flop sandals, and butterflies hanging from a black cord. The packaging is labeled "Mood Necklace" on the front and has Item #AP-R428 on a sticker on the back.

The necklaces were manufactured in China and sold exclusively at Accessories Palace in Lake Worth, Florida, and through the Accessories Palace website from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $1 each. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these products.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. They should return the items to the Accessories Palace store for a full refund. If the item was purchased through the website or cannot be returned to the store, consumers should contact United Imports Inc. at (800) 457-3545 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.unitedimports.com for information on how to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Mood Necklaces
Manufacturer
United Imports Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
3,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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