Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
Recall 06118 · Mar 23, 2006 · Dollar Tree Distribution Inc.
580,000
units affected
580,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06118
- Date
- Mar 23, 2006
- Company
- Dollar Tree Distribution Inc.
- Units affected
- 580,000
- Product
- Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The rings are silver in color, adjustable, and have one of a variety of designs with a toy "gem" in the center. The necklaces have a black string with silver colored clasps and a silver charm with a "gem" in the center. The following are printed on the charms' packaging: "Mood Necklace," Mood Ring," "Glow in the Dark Necklace," "Glow in the Dark Ring," "UV Necklace" or "UV Ring." The "UV" jewelry packaging reads, "The Sun's Energy Will Change The Color." On the reverse of the packaging is "SKU#815485" and the name "Mannix."
What can happen
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
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
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only $1 and Super Dollar Tree stores nationwide from September 2003 through February 2006 for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dollar tree mood necklace and ring, glow-in-the dark necklace and ring, and uv necklace and ring?
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, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to 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.