CPSCGeneral Alert
Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Published: July 13, 2010Recall ID: 10297Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Style #5837 Style #5837 Style #5469 Style #5814 Style #5758 Style #5467 Style #5759 Style #3609 Style #5778 Style #5782 Style #6905 Style #6927 Style #6936 Style #6904 Style #6929 Style #6907 Style #6937 Style #6908 Style #6928 Style #6912
Affected Products
Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Tween-Brands-Recalls-Childrens-Metal-Jewelry-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Cadmium |
| Title | Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Justice Butterfly Earrings Style #5837 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Earrings (White) Style #5469 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Earrings (Dark Pink) Style #5814 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Pink) Style #5758 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Earrings (Brown) Style #5467 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Blue) Style #5759 |
| Images › 7 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297g.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #3609 |
| Images › 8 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297h.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5778 |
| Images › 9 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297i.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5782 |
| Images › 10 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297j.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Justice Heart Lock Necklace Style #6905 |
| Images › 11 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297k.jpg |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink) Style #6927 |
| Images › 12 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297l.jpg |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Necklace (Royal Blue) Style #6936 |
| Images › 13 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297m.jpg |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Justice "BFF" Necklace Style #6904 |
| Images › 14 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297n.jpg |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Necklace (White) Style #6929 |
| Images › 15 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297o.jpg |
| Images › 15 › Caption | Justice Heart Necklace Style #6907 |
| Images › 16 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297p.jpg |
| Images › 16 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Necklace (Dark Pink) Style #6937 |
| Images › 17 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297q.jpg |
| Images › 17 › Caption | Justice Crown Necklace Style #6908 |
| Images › 18 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297r.jpg |
| Images › 18 › Caption | Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Blue) Style #6928 |
| Images › 19 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297s.jpg |
| Images › 19 › Caption | Justice Peace Sign Necklace Style #6912 |
| Images › 20 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10297/10297t.jpg |
| Images › 20 › Caption | Style number location |
| Hazards › Name | The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 137,000 |
| Recall I D | 290 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16. |
| Recall Date | 2010-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Style #5837 Style #5837 Style #5469 Style #5814 Style #5758 Style #5467 Style #5759 Style #3609 Style #5778 Style #5782 Style #6905 Style #6927 Style #6936 Style #6904 Style #6929 Style #6907 Style #6937 Style #6908 Style #6928 Style #6912 |
| Distributors › Name | Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 10297 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Tween Brands at (866) 246-5822 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |