More Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Hazard

548,500 Charms, Necklaces and Bracelets May Be Hazardous

By Dan Shapley

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The Magical Ballet Slippers Necklace

The solder on about 500,000 children's necklaces sold with the book The Magical Ballet Slippers may have hazardous amounts of lead. (Photos and information about alternate titles with the same charm follow.)

The silver-colored chain has a silver-colored charm with a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The Magical Ballet Slippers has ISBN 1405411449, was published by Parragon Books, Ltd., and has the UPC 9781405411448 printed on the back of the book.

Manufactured in China, they were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

To exchange the necklace for a free book, or get more information, contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit www.parragonrecall.com.

Ballerina's Magical Shoes Necklace

The solder on about 500,000 children's necklaces sold with The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes) may have hazardous amounts of lead.

The silver-colored chain has a silver-colored charm with a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The book has the ISBN 1405411449, was published by Parragon Books, Ltd. and has the UPC 9781405411448 printed on the back of the book.

Manufactured in China, they were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

To exchange the necklace for a free book, or get more information, contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit www.parragonrecall.com.

Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina Necklace

The solder on about 500,000 children's necklaces sold with the book Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina may have hazardous amounts of lead.

The silver-colored chain has a silver-colored charm with a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina has ISBN 1405448385 and UPC 9781405448383.

Manufactured in China, they were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

To exchange the necklace for a free book, or get more information, contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit www.parragonrecall.com.

Les petits chaussons magiques necklace

The solder on about 500,000 children's necklaces sold with the book Les petits chaussons magiques may have hazardous amounts of lead.

The silver-colored chain has a silver-colored charm with a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The French version, Les petits chaussons magiques has ISBN 1405449527 and UPC 9781405449526.

Manufactured in China, they were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

To exchange the necklace for a free book, or get more information, contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit www.parragonrecall.com.

Curiosity Kits Shoelace Charms

About 18,500 clasps on Curiosity Kits shoelace charms and other "Super Dooper Charms" (see following photos for additional products) may have hazardous levels of lead.

Each craft kit contains components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. Shoelace charms have item #67310. "Super Dooper Charms" have item #63403.

Imported from China by Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla., the charms were sold through various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.

For a free replacement or more information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.apii.com.

Curiosity Kits Shoelace Charms

About 18,500 clasps on Curiosity Kits shoelace charms and other "Super Dooper Charms" (see other photos for additional products) may have hazardous levels of lead.

Each craft kit contains components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. Shoelace charms have item #67310. "Super Dooper Charms" have item #63403.

Imported from China by Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla., the charms were sold through various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.

For a free replacement or more information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.apii.com.

Curiosity Kits Super Dooper Charms

About 18,500 clasps on Curiosity Kits shoelace charms and "Super Dooper Charms" (see other photos for additional products) may have hazardous levels of lead.

Each craft kit contains components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. "Super Dooper Charms" have item #63403. Shoelace charms have item #67310.

Imported from China by Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla., the charms were sold through various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.

For a free replacement or more information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.apii.com.

Curiosity Kits Super Dooper Charms

About 18,500 clasps on Curiosity Kits shoelace charms and "Super Dooper Charms" (see other photos for additional products) may have hazardous levels of lead.

Each craft kit contains components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. "Super Dooper Charms" have item #63403. Shoelace charms have item #67310.

Imported from China by Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla., the charms were sold through various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.

For a free replacement or more information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.apii.com.

Wal Mart Lip Gloss, Locket and Bracelet Set

About 30,000 "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets in three different packages (see other photos for alternate packaging) have been recalled because the lobster claw clasp on the bracelet may contain hazardous amounts of lead.

The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. "Faded Glory", the model number, and UPC are printed on the product's hangtag. The following models are included in the recall:

  • Frog Set, Model No. 6709-4250, UPC No. 72783357703
  • Monkey Set, Model No. 6709-4251, UPC No. 72783357704
  • Cat Set, Model No. 6709-4252, UPC No. 72783357705

Imported from China by F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I., they were sold exclusively by Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.

Parents can return the sets to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For more information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.faf.com.

Wal-Mart Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets

About 30,000 "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets in three different packages (see other photos for alternate packaging) have been recalled because the lobster claw clasp on the bracelet may contain hazardous amounts of lead.

The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. "Faded Glory", the model number, and UPC are printed on the product's hangtag. The following models are included in the recall:

  • Frog Set, Model No. 6709-4250, UPC No. 72783357703
  • Monkey Set, Model No. 6709-4251, UPC No. 72783357704
  • Cat Set, Model No. 6709-4252, UPC No. 72783357705

Imported from China by F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I., they were sold exclusively by Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.

Parents can return the sets to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For more information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.faf.com.

Wal-Mart Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Set

About 30,000 "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets in three different packages (see other photos for alternate packaging) have been recalled because the lobster claw clasp on the bracelet may contain hazardous amounts of lead.

The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. "Faded Glory", the model number, and UPC are printed on the product's hangtag. The following models are included in the recall:

  • Frog Set, Model No. 6709-4250, UPC No. 72783357703
  • Monkey Set, Model No. 6709-4251, UPC No. 72783357704
  • Cat Set, Model No. 6709-4252, UPC No. 72783357705

Imported from China by F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I., they were sold exclusively by Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.

Parents can return the sets to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For more information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.faf.com.

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