The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07232·Announced 2007-07-05

Future Industries Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Sets Due to Lead Hazard

Future Industries is recalling approximately 20,000 'Essentials for Kids' jewelry sets 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

Future Industries, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J., is recalling about 20,000 units of 'Essentials for Kids' Jewelry Sets. The recalled products consist of costume jewelry sets, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made of green, blue, or pink plastic beads. Some sets feature painted metallic pendants shaped like shoes, girls, blackboards with 'ABCD,' or school buses, while others include pendants shaped as sandals, purses, or butterflies. The packaging is printed with the text 'Essentials for kids.'

The recall was issued because the metal jewelry sets contain 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 jewelry was sold at gift stores, dollar stores, and small discount stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. They can return the items to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Future Industries at (800) 929-0006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on receiving a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Essentials for Kids Jewelry Sets
Manufacturer
Future Industries, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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