The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09039·Announced 2008-11-05

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

Claire's is recalling Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace 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 exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Claire's Boutiques Inc. is recalling approximately 67,000 Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets. The recall involves a set of two necklaces with silver-colored metal bead chains and lobster-claw clasps. One necklace features a metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black yin metal pendant, while the other features the word "Friends" attached to a white yang metal pendant.

The recalled 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.

These necklaces were sold at Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8. Consumers should immediately take these products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.claires.com.

The recalled product

Product
Best Friends Yin Yang Necklace Sets
Manufacturer
Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
67,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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