The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08200·Announced 2008-02-22

Pecoware Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Pecoware is recalling about 2,900 children's metal necklaces 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 exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pecoware Co. Inc. is recalling about 2,900 children's metal necklaces due to the risk of lead exposure. The recalled items include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key. These necklaces hang from silver-colored chains and were manufactured in China.

The necklaces 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 necklaces were sold at department and specialty stores nationwide for about $13. The cat necklace was sold from January 2006 through July 2007, while the heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces were sold from July 2007 through November 2007. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.pecoware.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Metal Necklaces
Manufacturer
Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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