CPSCGeneral Alert
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Published: October 25, 2007Recall ID: 08045Category: 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
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
Affected Products
Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Dollar-Tree-Stores-Inc-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8f7decbd9591412ea3882229ee067438.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Children's Metal Jewelry |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b45f2dad0a824d179657f1b39b662a03.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Children's Metal Jewelry |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2adc62c06f1649e182cb5cdce976b068.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Children's Metal Jewelry |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/28628c7da9ab457090b551d827b3775b.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Children's Metal 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 | Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 198,000 |
| Recall I D | 4059 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-25T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 08045 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |