Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklaces Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 9606
Recall Number: 23192
Recall Date: April 27, 2023

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves two children’s jewelry products: the Easter Bunny Necklace (model number 86140) and the Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace (model number 90422). The recall was initiated by the importer, Creative Education of Canada Inc., due to the presence of high levels of cadmium in the necklaces. The recall notice was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on April 27, 2023. Approximately 4,300 units were sold in the United States. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are:
– Easter Bunny Necklace (model number 86140): Features a white bunny holding an Easter egg, attached to a gold-colored chain.
– Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace (model number 90422): Features a butterfly with blue, pink, or purple stones on its wings, attached to a gold-colored chain.

Both necklaces were sold threaded through a white plastic backing. The word “Great Pretenders” is printed on the tag. The model number is printed on the back of the packaging. The products were manufactured in China. They were sold at toy and gift stores nationwide and online at greatpretenders.ca from January 2023 through March 2023. The Easter Bunny necklace retailed for approximately $2, and the Boutique Butterfly Jewel necklace retailed for approximately $4.

3. Hazard Information
The necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. According to the recall notice, cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries or incidents have been reported to the firm or to the CPSC as of the date of the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklaces. Consumers are instructed to cut the recalled necklace chain in half using scissors. After cutting the chain, consumers must provide a photograph of the destroyed necklace to the firm as proof of destruction. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund. Consumers who provide proof of destruction (a photo of the cut chain) will receive a full refund from Creative Education of Canada.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Creative Education of Canada for more information or to initiate the refund process using the following methods:
– Phone: 800-982-2642, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
– Email: customerservice@greatpretenders.ca
– Website: www.greatpretenders.ca (click on “Product Recall” for more information) or visit https://shopgreatpretenders.com/pages/product-recall.

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice:
– The specific concentration or percentage of cadmium in the necklaces is not specified in the recall notice.
– The exact number of consumers who have been contacted by the firm is not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific date range for when consumers must complete the destruction and refund process is not specified in the recall notice.

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