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Product name Kaleidoscope necklaces
Description The necklaces have orange, green, pink, or yellow kaleidoscopes measuring three inches long, hanging from colored, 14-inch nylon cords. Attached to the necklaces at time of sale were small tags with white hearts on a red background, or white tags with the words “L.J. Kids & Co.” 
Problem A small tube which contains a kaleidoscope and is attached to a cord necklace, can separate into small parts. This may be a choking hazard to children who place the kaleidoscope in their mouths. 
Distribution Nationwide in children’s clothing departments of J. Byrons, Caldor, Sears, Shopko, Walmart and other smaller stores selling children’s products. 
Company Lawrence Jewelry, 800-328-3967; or K & M Associates, 800-343-9340. 
Dates sold June to August 1991. 
Date posted 01/03/2002 
 

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