Safety regulator, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
Recall 05278 · Sep 22, 2005 · Dollar General Corp.
455,000
units affected
455,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05278
- Date
- Sep 22, 2005
- Company
- Dollar General Corp.
- Units affected
- 455,000
- Product
- Necklace and Earring Sets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set was sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.
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 take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar General Stores nationwide, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $1 and $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled necklace and earring sets?
Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores 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.