The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07218·Announced 2007-06-19

GeoCentral Recalls Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

GeoCentral is recalling about 19,000 butterfly necklaces because the metal clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk 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 aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif., is recalling approximately 19,000 Butterfly Necklaces. The recalled necklaces consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. The product's packaging includes a white hang card with "GeoJewelry" printed on the front underneath "GeoCentral."

The recall is being issued because the metal clasp on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The necklaces were sold at souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $2. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or contact GeoCentral for information on how to obtain a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Butterfly Necklaces
Manufacturer
GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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