The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97120·Announced 1997-05-15

Charming Shoppes Recalls Heart-Shaped Necklaces Due to High Lead Levels

Charming Shoppes is recalling about 4,800 heart-shaped necklaces containing high levels of lead to prevent potential lead poisoning in 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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Charming Shoppes Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,800 metallic heart-shaped medallion necklaces in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The necklaces contain high levels of lead, which is banned in children's products due to the risk of lead poisoning. Young children could potentially get lead on their hands and ingest it by putting their hands in their mouths or swallowing lead directly from the necklace.

The necklaces feature a heart-shaped silver-colored medallion embossed with daisies on a dark blue string. They were included as an accessory with a pink heart-print blouse-and-pant set available in sizes 4 through 6X. These sets were sold nationwide through Fashion Bug stores from October 1996 through January 1997 for approximately $15 to $20.

Charming Shoppes Inc. has not received any reports of illness or injury. Consumers should take these necklaces away from young children immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store for a replacement lead-free necklace. For more information, consumers can call Charming Shoppes Inc. at (800) 478-2918.

The recalled product

Product
Heart Shaped Necklaces Recalled by Charming Shoppes
Manufacturer
Fashion Bug
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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