Yet another report of children's jewelry is hitting the news right now. Boy, this is scary stuff!

From Toy Jewelry Recall:

"Man's trading company is recalling nearly 145,000 sets of "Girls Favors" toy jewelry. The jewelry could break and kids could breathe in the small beads. They were sold at dollar stores nationwide between July 2003 and December 2005 for about a buck."

And from Consumer Affairs.com:

"Girl Favors" toy jewelry is being recalled because the recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children. [...] The jewelry was sold at various dollar stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.

Consumers should take these recalled items away from children immediately and discard them or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact MTC-Man's Trading Company at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or fax to them at (415) 468-7300 or on their Web site at www.mtcmans.com."