Best Friends necklace recall

Health Canada has announced the recall of toys containing dangerously high levels of lead. Below is the description fo the latest toy.

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Product Name
Necklaces with frog pendants

Full Product Description
This recall involves metallic necklaces with frog pendants and "Best Friends"' logo.

Hazard Identified
The recalled frog pendants contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Health Canada has not received any reports of illness or incidents related to the use of the recalled frog pendants.

For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Health Canada's: It's Your Health: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/environ/lead-plomb-eng.php Effects of Lead on Human Health.

Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately take the jewellery away from children and safely dispose of it.

Consumers may contact their municipality for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product.

For additional information, consumers may call the company's toll free Customer Service Line at 1-866-322-4442 or visit the firm's Web site: http://www.ardene.com/LanguageSelection.cfm.

Number Sold
Approximately 2, 271 frog pendants were sold at Ardene retail stores across Canada.

Time Period Sold
The frog pendants were sold from June 2007 to December 2008.

Manufactured in China.

Retailer
Ardene, Montreal, Quebec

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