Recall: La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children's Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-092 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 667-5369 |
La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets
Units: 4,500
Manufacturer: La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains 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 necklace and earring sets have a silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and three jeweled dangling charms.
Sold at: Various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using this product immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact La Femme NY 2 Inc. at (866) 667-5369 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lafemmeny.com or e-mail the firm at corp@lafemmeny.net
Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
