March 15, 2007
Children's Necklaces sold exclusively at Claire's Stores are being recalled because of a lead poisoning hazard.
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. "Claire's" or "Claire's best friends forever" is printed on the packaging.
The necklaces were sold by Claire's retail stores nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $5 and $11.
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
