FAF Inc. is recalling about 55,000 chjildren's necklaces sold at Wal-Mart. They contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled jewelry is shaped as a metal crown or frog pendant on a metal link chain necklace in a crown hinged box. The packaging has the words "The Princess and the Frog" on it and contains the following model numbers and UPC codes:
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Crown Model # 4616-4187 UPC # 72783367144
• Frog Model # 4616-4190 UPC # 72783367147
The necklaces were sold exclusively at Walmart retail stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for $5. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Walmart store for a full refund or a free replacement product.
For additional information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.faf.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).