foodconsumer.org: FAF recalls children's neclaces sold at Walmart

FAF recalls children's neclaces sold at Walmart
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2010
Release # 10-127 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 949-3311
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
FAF INC. RECALLS CHILDREN\'S NECKLACES SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT WALMART STORES DUE TO
HIGH LEVELS OF CADMIUM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Metal Necklaces
Units: About 55,000
Importer: FAF Inc., of Greenville, R.I.
Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled jewelry is shaped as a metal crown or frog pendant on
a metal link chain necklace in a crown hinged box. The packaging has the words
“The Princess and the Frog” on it and contains the following model numbers
and UPC codes:
Crown
Model # 4616-4187
UPC # 72783367144
Frog
Model # 4616-4190
UPC # 72783367147
Sold exclusively at: Walmart retail stores nationwide from November 2009 through
January 2010 for $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from
children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Walmart store for
a full refund or a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800)
949-3311 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.faf.com
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