Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-200 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 22, 2008
- Brand
- Pecoware
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's Metal Necklaces
- Hazard
- Risk of Lead Exposure
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 2,900
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver-colored chains.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's Metal Necklaces · About 2,900 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.; Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's Metal Necklaces (About 2,900 units). The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver-colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver-colored lock and key.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Lead Exposure.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.