CPSCSeptember 22, 2005

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume: Lead

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry

Why was CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume recalled?

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Necklace and Earring Sets
Company
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Quantity
About 455,000
Sold at
Dollar General Stores nationwide, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $1 and $3.
Recall date
September 22, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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