“Essentials for Kids” Jewelry Recall: Risk of Lead Poisoning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a kids jewelry recall last week, after high levels of lead were found in the metal jewelry sets marketed as “Essentials for Kids”.  Approximately 20,000 packages containing the recalled jewelry were sold between August 2005 and April 2007 for approximately $1 at gift stores, dollar stores and small discount stores.  The jewelry could potential cause lead poisoning for children.

>>INFORMATION: Lead Poisoning

The high levels of lead contained in the children’s jewelry could be toxic if it is injected by young children.  As a side effect of lead poisoning, children could suffer problems ranging from mental retardation to aggressive behavior and poor school performance.

The children’s jewelry recall involves certain “Essentials for Kids” products, which is manufactured in China and sold by Future Industries, an importer from Cliffwood Beach, NJ.  The packages could contain a necklace, earings and bracelet set or a necklace and seven days of the week pendants.  The earings are made of green, blue or pink beads; the necklaces have painted metal pendants in the shape of shoes, girls, blackboards or school buses; the day of the week pendants are shaped as sandals, purses or butterflies.

LEAD POISONING LAWSUITS

The lead poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate potential cases for children diagnosed with lead poisoning nationwide.  If your child or family member has been injured by the recalled kid’s jewelry, request a free consultation.