Thus far, 2007 has proven to be a busy year for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) with regard to lead hazards. During 2006 there were 20 lead-related recalls total. So far in 2007 there have been 31 recalls, 1 statement, and 1 warning issued. Eighteen (18) of the recalls involved children's jewelry. The following is the list of lead-related recalls that have been issued during 2007:

January:
5th - Samara Brothers Overall Sets
10th - Children's Butterfly Necklaces

February:
7th - Children's Rings by Shalom International
7th - Children's Bracelets by DM Merchandising
13th - Samara Brothers Boys Jackets
20th - Statement on Vinyl Lunchboxes
23rd - Children's Jewelry by Crimzon Rose
23rd - Children's Rings by Lari Jewelry

March:
7th - Children's Two-Sided Easels
13th - Children's Necklaces by United Imports
13th - Toy Sets by Toys-R-Us
15th - Children's Necklaces Sold at Claire's Stores
15th - Children's Mood Necklaces
28th - Regent Products Stuffed Ball Toys

April:
3rd - Children's Bracelets by A&A Global
3rd - Metal Key Chains by Dollar General
17th - Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets

May:
2nd - Children's Necklaces by Oriental Trading Co.
2nd - Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Game
2nd - Children's Rings by Cardinal Distributing
2nd - Vinyl Baby Bib Warning
15th - Children's Jewelry by Spandrel Sales & Marketing
15th - Children's Rings by Cardinal Distributing
16th- Children's Gardening Gloves
23rd - Children's Toy Sets
30th- Toy Drums
31st- Children's Jewelry sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores

June:
13th- Silver Stud Earrings from Crimzon Rose
13th- Thomas and Friends Railway Toys

July:
5th- Children's Metal Jewelry from Future Industries
18th- Walmart Earrings
19th- Soldier Bears Toy Sets

August:
2nd- Fisher-Price Toys

You may obtain a copy of the full recall announcement here or at the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program's website.

If you have any questions regarding the recalls, please feel free to contact the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program at 860-509-7299.