January 18, 2006
U.S. Toy Co. is recalling about 113,000 children's butterfly necklaces, in addition to about 29,000 necklaces recalled in December 2006.
The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled necklaces have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace's package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item#JA298" on the back.
The necklaces were solt at U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children's and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen.
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ustoy.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
