The Consumer Products Safety Commission and Really Useful Products Inc. issued a recall of 51,600 “Diva” and mood necklaces because of high lead content.
“Consumers who have this product are advised to remove it from use by children immediately and return to store for credit or refund,” a statement by the Darien, Ill., importer says.
Lead is a toxic substance that impairs the function of nearly every internal organ in the human body according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its most detrimental effects are on the central nervous system, liver and heart and can range from mild brain damage to organ failure or death.
“Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed,” the Consumer Products Safety Commission alert states.
The recalled mood necklaces are multi-colored pendants, shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards, hanging from a black cord. They are packaged on black cardboard and wrapped in plastic with “Mood Necklace” printed on the front. The recalled Diva Necklaces consist of pendants shaped in the words “Angel” or “Diva” hanging from a black cord. The packaging is pink cardboard with “Hand Painted” and “Diva Necklace” printed on the front.
The trinkets, made in China, were sold through children?s, dollar and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1. So far, no injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. Questions for the company can be directed to 888-484-3444 or www.ruproducts.com.
