CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
Published: September 22, 2005Recall ID: 05278Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set was sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.
Affected Products
Necklace and Earring Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dollar-General-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Costume-Jewelry |
| Title | CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fcb917fcd2d541d9b250c0464f6e9fe3.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Jewelry |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Necklace and Earring Sets |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 455,000 |
| Recall I D | 3022 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar General Stores nationwide, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $1 and $3. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set was sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color. |
| Recall Number | 05278 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |