Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 06160 · May 10, 2006 · Liz Claiborne Inc.
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06160
- Date
- May 10, 2006
- Company
- Liz Claiborne Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled bracelets and necklaces are gold or silver with charms. The charms include a yellow painted metal shirt with "Viva La Juicy" printed on the front, a cheerleader's megaphone with the word "Juicy," a green heart with "Juicy Couture," a black dog, the letter "J," and a purple flower. The jewelry is sold in a pink box with "Juicy Couture" and "Made with Love G&P" printed on the top. Style numbers YJRU0722, YJRU0723, YJR0724 and YJRU0538 are included in this recall. The style number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the pink jewelry box.
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 jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for about $95.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled juicy couture children's jewelry?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased, for 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.