Rhode Island Novelty Recalls Children's Mood Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Rhode Island Novelty is recalling about 47,000 children's mood 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 aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Rhode Island Novelty of Cumberland, R.I., is recalling about 47,000 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. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled necklaces feature multi-colored pendants including hearts, moons, dolphins, dragonflies, stars, and butterflies that hang from a black cord. The packaging is printed with the words "Mood Necklace." The products were manufactured in China.
The necklaces were sold at carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, and small discount stores nationwide, as well as through Rhode Island Novelty's website, from August 2005 through December 2006 for about $1. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.rinovelty.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Children's Mood Necklaces
- Manufacturer
- Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 47,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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