The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09111·Announced 2009-01-29

Spencer Gifts Recalls Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Spencer Gifts is recalling skull-and-crossbones necklaces because the skull and clasp contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk 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 exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spencer Gifts LLC is recalling approximately 8,400 skull-and-crossbones necklaces due to the risk of lead exposure. The recall involves a necklace featuring a skull-and-crossbones symbol with a metal clasp. The skull has eleven pieces of rhinestones on its forehead and one rhinestone on both ends of the crossbones.

The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be 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 Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gift stores nationwide from November 2006 to December 2008 for between $8 and $10. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Spencer Gifts for a refund or exchange. For additional information, consumers can contact Spencer Gifts toll-free at (800) 321-2497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spencersonline.com or www.spirithalloween.com.

The recalled product

Product
Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces
Manufacturer
Spencer Gifts LLC, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
8,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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