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Set of 3 Pairs of Frog-themed Earrings by Ardène
- Starting date:
- February 26, 2010
- Posting date:
- February 26, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Jewellery
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002231
Affected products
Set of 3 Pairs of Frog-themed Earrings by Ardène
Product description
This recall involves a set of 3 pairs of earrings by Ardène. The earrings are frog-themed, with a pair of green gem studs, a pair of green frog studs, and a pair of dangle earrings with green crowned frogs. The earrings are sold on a plastic backing that has UPC 14106596 and model number EAR3968.
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that these pieces of jewellery contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Neither Health Canada nor Ardène has received reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of these products.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the Healthy Canadians page Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Approximately 2,570 sets of the recalled earrings were sold at Ardène stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from April 2009 to February 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Retailer
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Ardène
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pieces of jewellery away from children and dispose of them as per Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines. Consumers can contact their municipality for instructions on disposing products that contain lead.
For more information, consumers may contact Jessica at Ardène by telephone at 1-514-383-4442.