U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
Kids’ product recall 07-082. Announced by CPSC on Jan 18, 2007.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 18, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- About 113,800 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006) units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact U.S. Toy Company at (800) 832-0224 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ustoy.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled necklaces have pendants shaped as butterflies that are painted in various colors. The pendants hang from a black cord. The necklace’s package is blue cardboard with images of flowers and butterflies and the words “Butterfly Necklace” printed on the front and “Item#JA298” on the back.
About 113,800 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006) units, as CPSC gives them.
Children’s Butterfly Necklaces.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by U.S. Toy Co. Inc., Grandview, MO.
- U.S. Toy Company retail stores and children’s and small discount stores nationwide and online at www.ustoy.com from August 2006 through December 2006 for about $5 per dozen.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.