Recall: Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2007 Release #07-172 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 723-6155 |
Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Children's Religious Fish Necklaces
Units: About 132,000
Importer: Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard: The recalled children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled necklaces have a silver fish pendant that hangs from a black cord.
Sold Exclusively at: Oriental Trading Company Inc. Web site and catalog from January 2005 through January 2007 for about 70 cents.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and discard it and contact Oriental Trading Company Inc. for information on how to receive a full refund or credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientaltrading.com
