Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported April 27, 2023
Easter Bunny Necklaces and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklaces Recalled Due to High Levels of Cadmium; Imported by Creative Education of Canada
The necklaces have high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The necklaces have high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse hea….
- Moderate
- severity level
- April 27, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23192 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #23192) was formally reported on April 27, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,300.
The documented reason for this recall is: The necklaces have high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace and contact Creative Education of Canada for a full refund. Consumers should cut the recalled necklace c… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in the database
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Affected scope
About 4,300
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves the Easter Bunny Necklace with model number 86140 and the Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace with model number 90422 printed on the back of the packaging. The recalled bunny necklaces have a white bunny holding an Easter egg and a gold-colored chain. The recalled butterfly necklaces have blue, pink or purple stones on the butterfly's wings and a gold-colored chain. They were sold threaded through a white plastic backing. "Great Pretenders" is printed on the tag.
Reason for recall
The necklaces have high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy — what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace and contact Creative Education of Canada for a full refund. Consumers should cut the recalled necklace chain in half (with scissors) and provide a photo to the firm as proof of destruction. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23192 |
| Date reported | April 27, 2023 |
| Date initiated | April 27, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 4,300 |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Easter Bunny Necklace with model number 86140 and the Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace with model number 90422 printed on the back of the packaging. The recalled bunny necklaces have a white bunny holding an Easter egg and a gold-colored chain. The recalled butterfly necklaces have blue, pink or purple stones on the butterfly's wings and a gold-colored chain. They were sold threaded through a white plastic backing. "Great Pretenders" is printed on the tag.. Units affected: About 4,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The necklaces have high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace and contact Creative Education of Canada for a full refund. Consumers should cut the recalled necklace chain in half (with scissors) and provide a photo to the firm as proof of destruction. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 27, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23192.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (23192) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported April 27, 2023.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.
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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).