Bead Bazaar recalls jewelry for lead
By Staff -- Playthings, 7/3/2008 12:06:00 PM
WASHINGTON—Bead Bazaar USA of Rockville, Md., is recalling 13,000 It’s A Girl Thing bracelets, necklaces and phone charms due to concerns over lead.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. No injuries or incidents involving the jewelry have been reported.
The metal necklaces, bracelets and phone charms involved in the recall jewelry feature a variety of charms, including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. “It’s a Girl Thing” is printed on the packaging of all of the items along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm). All of the items were manufactured in China.
Retailers sold the jewelry nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6.
Consumers are asked to return the jewelry to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 or online at www.beadkit.com.
