The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Selected Trading Corp. of Miami, Florida, have announced the voluntary recall of about 55,000 Children’s Necklaces manufactured in China that pose a danger of lead poisoning to children. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. No injuries have been reported, however.
The choker-style necklaces affected by the recall are silver-colored hearts, crosses and clovers that hang from a blue, maroon or black velvety cord. The jewelry’s packaging is white cardboard with “In Style†printed on the front, and UPC number 041838140766 on the back.
The recalled necklaces were sold at Dollar General Stores from January 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.
Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund.
