The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07513·Announced 2006-12-19

Celebrate Express Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Hazard

Celebrate Express is recalling Gigantic Gemstone Ring party favors because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic 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.

Plain-English summary

Celebrate Express Inc. is recalling approximately 194,000 Gigantic Gemstone Ring party favors. These silver-colored metallic rings feature large plastic gemstones in blue, red, purple, green, and clear. The rings were sold individually and as part of various party favor, costume, and heirloom sets.

The recall is due to a lead poisoning hazard. The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

The products were sold from October 2003 through October 2006 for about $1.50 at Celebrate Express's Birthday Express, Costume Express, and Storybook Heirloom websites and catalogs, as well as at the Birthday Express retail outlet store in Kirkland, Washington. Consumers should take the recalled party favors away from children immediately and contact the company for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Gigantic Gemstone Ring
Manufacturer
Celebrate Express Inc., of Kirkland, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
194,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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