July 10, 2008: Parragon Books Children's Necklaces Recall

Recall Reason

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Parragon Books is voluntarily recalling over 500,000 of its Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms. The solder on the charm of the necklace contains high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

Do You Own These Necklaces?

Click here to read the official release.

The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book titled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. The Spanish version is titled, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. The French version is titled, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.

The recalled necklaces were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7 each.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon at (888) 480-2854 anytime for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book, or visit the firm's website at www.parragonrecall.com