Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
USMetal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
Recalling Firm: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
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 recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.
Affected Products
Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Metal-Jewelry-Sold-by-Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure-to-Children |
| Title | Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1aeae8b0dc6f453081c8062329f04f9a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Rachel Rose Metal Jewelry |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0158df2d002f4f9cabfc4ba8d62037fd.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Distinctly Basics 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 | Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 205,000 |
| Recall I D | 4097 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors. |
| Recall Number | 08088 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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