Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07098 · Feb 7, 2007 · Shalom International Corp.
280,000
units affected
280,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07098
- Date
- Feb 7, 2007
- Company
- Shalom International Corp.
- Units affected
- 280,000
- Product
- Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The children's rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. The rings come four to a package. "Kidz by Rachael Rose," "Family Dollar $1" and "SKU 1905580" are printed on the packaging.
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 these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's "rachael rose kidz" rings?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund.
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.