Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Recall 10297 · Jul 13, 2010 · Tween Brands
137,000
units affected
137,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10297
- Date
- Jul 13, 2010
- Company
- Tween Brands
- Units affected
- 137,000
- Product
- Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Style #5837 Style #5837 Style #5469 Style #5814 Style #5758 Style #5467 Style #5759 Style #3609 Style #5778 Style #5782 Style #6905 Style #6927 Style #6936 Style #6904 Style #6929 Style #6907 Style #6937 Style #6908 Style #6928 Style #6912
What can happen
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by 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.