CPSC recall · Reported July 10, 2008
Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Parragon Inc., New York, New York recalled The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting o….
Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure was recalled by Parragon Inc., New York, New York in July 10, 2008. Reason: Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact P…. Verify recall #08326 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Parragon Inc., New York, New York issued this CPSC recall-Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can ….
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- agency class
- July 10, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08326 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.
Reason for recall
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08326 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 10, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Parragon Inc., New York, New York |
| Affected scope | About 500,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to retur…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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