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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
"Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket,
and Bracelet Sets |
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Units: |
30,000 |
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Importer: |
F.A.F. Inc., of
Greenville, Rhode Island. |
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Distributer: |
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of
Bentonville, Arkansas. |
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Hazard: |
The lobster claw clasp on the
bracelet contains high levels of
lead, which is toxic if ingested
and can cause adverse health
effects. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
None reported. |
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Description: |
The recalled three-piece sets
contain a rectangle-shaped lip
gloss container, a heart-shaped
locket necklace, and a charm
bracelet. The following models
are included in the recall:
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Item |
Model Number |
UPC |
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Frog Set |
6709-4250 |
72783357703 |
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Monkey Set |
6709-4251 |
72783357704 |
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Cat Set |
6709-4252 |
72783357705 |
"Faded Glory", the model number,
and UPC are printed on the
product's hangtag. |
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Sold at: |
Wal-Mart stores
nationwide from May 2008 through
June 2008 for about $6. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should immediately
take the bracelet away from
children and return the set to
any Wal-Mart store for a full
refund. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information,
contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800)
949-3311 between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.faf.com. |
