Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2009 Release #09-111 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 321-2497 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Units: About 8,400 Importer: Spencer Gifts LLC, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Hazard: The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves a necklace with a “skull-and-crossbones” symbol and a metal clasp. The skull has eleven pieces of rhinestones on its forehead and one rhinestone on both ends of the crossbones. Sold at: Spirit Halloween and Spencer Gift stores nationwide from November 2006 to December 2008 for between $8 and $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Spencer Gifts for a refund or exchange. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spencer Gifts toll-free at (800) 321-2497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.spencersonline.com or www.spirithalloween.com