LEAD PAINT PRODUCT WARNINGS

The following is a list of products that have been recalled, in 2007, by the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") because they contain significant quantities of lead paint which, if ingested or inhaled, can cause lead paint poisoning in children:

Butterfly Necklaces

June 19, 2007
According to the CPSC, "The recalled necklaces consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. The product's packaging includes a white hang card with "GeoJewelry" printed on the front underneath "GeoCentral." For more information on this lead jewelry, please visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07218.html

"Accessories" Silver Stud Earring Sets Sold at Kmart

June 12, 2007
According to the CPSC, "The earrings are oval-shaped, silver-colored studs. "ACCESSORIES" is printed on the front of the earrings' packaging. Kmart is printed on the back… The recalled earrings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects." For more information on this lead jewelry, please visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07210.html

Metal Key Chains sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007

April 3, 2007
According to the CPSC," This recall involves three styles of metal key chains including a flip flop design, dangling charms and a letter. The flip flop charms were sold in purple, yellow and aqua blue and have a flower at the top. Charms on the dangling-style key chain include a cross, flower, shamrock, and a heart that hangs from a short silver chain. The letter-style key chain is a silver metal letter in the English alphabet. The words "KeyChain" and "Dollar General $1.25" are printed on the front of the packaging for each style." For more information on these lead paint products, please visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml07/07145.html

Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets

February 13, 2007
According to the CPSC," This recall involves boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boy's sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boy's sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red… The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard." For a list of outerwear jackets that may cause lead paint poisoning in children, please visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07102.html

Starting Out Shirt and Overalls

January 5, 2007
According to the CPSC, "The coatings on the snaps in the overalls and shirt contain excessive amounts of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children… This recall involves two styles of children's overall sets. One set is a red plaid denim overall with a white shirt trimmed in red, sold in sizes 12 through 24 months. The other set is a navy blue corduroy overall with a white shirt trimmed in green, sold in sizes 3 through 9 months. Both styles have decorative train appliqués on the front of the overalls. The collar tag of the overalls reads, "Starting Out."" For more information on these lead paint products, please visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07516.html

It's important to be aware of consumer products that contain lead paint because, if ingested or inhaled, can cause lead paint poisoning in children. Levy, Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP will be updating this page as Consumer Product Safety Commission announces additional product recalls. Please bookmark this page to keep updated on the latest lead paint product warnings.

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Alan J. Konigsberg