The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07241·Announced 2007-07-17

Uncas Recalls Children's Earring Sets Sold at Florida Wal-Mart Stores

Uncas Manufacturing Co. is recalling Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella earring sets sold at Florida Wal-Mart stores due to high lead levels.

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 High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Uncas Manufacturing Co. is recalling the Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets. These costume jewelry sets were sold at Wal-Mart stores in Florida from February 2007 to June 2007 for about $5. The recall involves approximately 220 units. The Sleeping Beauty set includes pink crown and character-shaped earrings, while the Cinderella set includes blue star and character-shaped earrings. The packaging is a pink heart with "The Wonderful World of Disney" printed on the front.

The recalled metal earring 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.

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact the firm at (800) 776-0980 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets
Manufacturer
Uncas Manufacturing Company, of Providence, RI
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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