Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recalled October 25, 2007 · CPSC recall 08045 · Dollar Tree Stores

Hazard

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units

About 198,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging. Name Type of Jewelry Item Number Beary Cute Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs and hanging earrings with bears, hearts and flowers 855589 Expressions Necklaces with beads and pendants 873091 or 873097 Sassy & Chic Girl's bracelets and charms 903950

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com

Product

Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry

Imported by

Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Retailers

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →