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Lead Poisoning Recall: Butterfly Necklaces

The CPSC has announced the recall of children’s butterfly necklaces due to possible lead poisoning.  In March of 2006, a 4-year-old Minneapolis boy died after swallowing a lead-laden Reebok charm.  Although no one has been injured by the children’s butterfly necklaces, Pritzker | Ruohonen, a premier product liability law firm, is reprinting the CPSC recall as a public service.  If you have one of the necklaces, please take it away from your child immediately.  If your child is exhibiting symptoms of lead poisoning, see a doctor.  To contact Pritzker | Ruohonen, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form for review by a lawyer.

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CPSC Recall Announcement: U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
January 18, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following children’s butterfly necklaces. Consumers should stop using recalled necklaces immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children’s Butterfly Necklaces
Units: About 113, 800
Importer: U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, MO.
Hazard: The pendant on the necklace 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 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.
Sold at: U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children’s and small discount stores nationwide and online from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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. [If your child has been injured by the necklace, do not return it or throw it away.  Take it away from your child and contact a doctor immediately.  If your child is diagnosed with lead poisoning, contact a lawyer.]

Symptoms of Lead Poisoning
The symptoms of lead poisoning may include:

• Irritability
  
• Aggressive behavior
  
• Low appetite and energy
  
• Difficulty sleeping
  
• Headaches
  
• Reduced sensations
  
• Loss of previous developmental skills (in young children)
  
• Anemia
  
• Constipation
  
• Abdominal pain and cramping (usually the first sign of a high, toxic dose of lead poison)
  
• Very high levels may cause vomiting, staggering gait, muscle weakness, seizures, or coma

Please consult a doctor if your child has any of these symptoms.

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