Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07113 · Feb 23, 2007 · Crimzon Rose Accessories
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07113
- Date
- Feb 23, 2007
- Company
- Crimzon Rose Accessories
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Children's "Kidsite" Necklace and Earring Sets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The children's necklace and earring sets have birthstones made of plastic gemstones in various colors. The pendants on the necklaces are shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain. The matching pierced earrings have round birthstones. The month of the birthstone and "Kidsite" are printed on the front of the product's packaging. Kmart is printed on the back.
What can happen
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide from October 2001 through December 2006 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's "kidsite" necklace and earring sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets.
What is the hazard?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.