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"Essentials" Children's Jewelry

July 5, 2007
"Essentials" children's metal jewelry is being recalled because of a lead poisoning hazard.

The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled jewelry sets include a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings made of green, blue or pink plastic beads. The necklaces have painted metallic pendants in the shape of shoes, girls, blackboards with “ABCD,” or school buses. The other recalled jewelry sets include a necklace and seven pendants, one for each day of the week. The pendants are shaped as sandals, purses or butterflies. “Essentials for kids” is printed on the packaging.

The jewelry was sold at gift stores, dollar stores, and small discount stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or contact Future Industries for information on receiving a full refund.

The jewelry was made in China and imported by Future Industries, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Future Industries at (800) 929-0006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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