Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Parragon Books Ltd. announced a voluntary recall of children's necklaces with ballet
shoes charms. Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children
can cause adverse health effects. The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting
of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children’s book entitled, The
Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina’s Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books,
Ltd. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions
on how to return the necklace and receive a free children’s book.
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