The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07172·Announced 2007-05-02

Oriental Trading Recalls Children's Religious Fish Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard

Oriental Trading Company is recalling about 132,000 children's religious fish 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 exposure) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Oriental Trading Company Inc. is recalling approximately 132,000 Children's Religious Fish Necklaces. The recalled necklaces feature a silver fish pendant hanging from a black cord. The company sold these items through its website and catalog from January 2005 through January 2007 for about 70 cents each.

The recall is being issued because the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and discard them. To receive a full refund or credit, consumers should contact Oriental Trading Company Inc. at (800) 723-6155 or visit the company's website at www.orientaltrading.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Religious Fish Necklaces
Manufacturer
Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
132,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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