About 55,000 children's metal necklaces, sold exclusively at Walmart, have been recalled due to containing high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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
The necklaces were sold exclusively at Walmart retail stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for $5.
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.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml10/10127.html.
