Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07202 · May 31, 2007 · Tween Brands Inc.
103,000
units affected
103,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07202
- Date
- May 31, 2007
- Company
- Tween Brands Inc.
- Units affected
- 103,000
- Product
- Children's Metal Jewelry
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
Some of the recalled necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and charms are metallic, multi-colored, and have "High School Musical" or pictures of "High School Musical" actors printed on them. Others have frogs, hearts, stars, dogs with dog bones, flowers, and monkeys that hang from silver, black or brown chains or cords.
What can happen
The jewelry contains high levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested by young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice stores for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and at www.limitedtoo.com from September 2005 through May 2007 for between $2 and $10.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's metal jewelry?
Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice stores for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase.
What is the hazard?
The jewelry contains high levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested by young children.
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.