Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08045 · Oct 25, 2007 · Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
198,000
units affected
198,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08045
- Date
- Oct 25, 2007
- Company
- Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 198,000
- Product
- Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging. Name Type of Jewelry Item Number Beary Cute Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs and hanging earrings with bears, hearts and flowers 855589 Expressions Necklaces with beads and pendants 873091 or 873097 Sassy & Chic Girl's bracelets and charms 903950
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 this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled beary cute, expressions, and sassy & chic children's metal jewelry?
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a 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.