The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08092·Announced 2007-11-21

La Femme NY Recalls Children's Necklace and Earring Sets for Lead Exposure

La Femme NY Inc. is recalling 4,500 children's necklace and earring sets due to high lead levels. Consumers should stop using the items and return them for a full refund.

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 in children's jewelry) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

La Femme NY Inc. is recalling approximately 4,500 children's necklace and earring sets because they contain high levels of lead. The recalled sets feature a silver metal chain, a round pendant with a light blue jewel, and three jeweled dangling charms. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The jewelry was sold at various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1. The products were manufactured in China by La Femme NY 2 Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled jewelry immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact La Femme NY 2 Inc. at (866) 667-5369 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit www.lafemmeny.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
La Femme NY Children's Necklace and Earring Sets
Manufacturer
La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
4,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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