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Lead Finds its Way into Toy Jewelry
December 24, 2007

Close on the heels of a slew of lead related recalls comes a new product recall, and this time it's something as dangerous as toys - children's jewelry. Toy stores across California are recalling more than a dozen types of jewelry sets including necklaces, bracelets and chains, which are said to contain lead levels in excess of - wait for this - 600 times the amount legally deemed acceptable.

Jewelry is just as dangerous as toys are because children have a tendency to chew on their bracelets and necklaces. This new recall has given parents, already tired of the seemingly never-ending line of products that are being yanked off store shelves, more reason to despair. How, many of them ask, are they supposed to know what's safe enough for their kids anymore? And they're right to be frustrated.

There's more bad news. At the time of going to press, the Los Angeles Times reported that only the first step of recalls was complete, meaning that there could still be lead-laced jewelry lining store shelves across the sate. In all likelihood, they have probably found their way into dozens of Christmas stockings. The thought is worrying to consumer safety experts, parents and retailers alike.

All the recalled jewelry was said to contain more than the stipulated 600 parts per million legal limit. Lead in children's jewelry has been banned according to a new California law that places a penalty of $2,500 for every tainted piece of merchandise sold in stores.

Lead, when ingested by children, can cause serious development problems. It can hamper learning abilities, and cause other illnesses, especially in a child's growing years.

If your child has been injured by a recalled toy or piece of jewelry containing lead, act fast to protect your rights. Call the California personal injury attorneys at The Reeves Law Group for a free consultation.

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