Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
Recall 08088 · Nov 21, 2007 · Family Dollar Stores
205,000
units affected
205,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08088
- Date
- Nov 21, 2007
- Company
- Family Dollar Stores
- Units affected
- 205,000
- Product
- Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.
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 a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rachel rose and distinctly basics assorted metal jewelry?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store 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.