Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead: Lead
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
Why was Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead recalled?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.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
- Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring
- Company
- Dollar Tree Distribution Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Quantity
- About 580,000
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only $1 and Super Dollar Tree stores nationwide from September 2003 through February 2006 for $1.
- Recall date
- March 23, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The rings are silver in color, adjustable, and have one of a variety of designs with a toy "gem" in the center. The necklaces have a black string with silver colored clasps and a silver charm with a "gem" in the center. The following are printed on the charms' packaging: "Mood Necklace," Mood Ring," "Glow in the Dark Necklace," "Glow in the Dark Ring," "UV Necklace" or "UV Ring." The "UV" jewelry packaging reads, "The Sun's Energy Will Change The Color." On the reverse of the packaging is "SKU#815485" and the name "Mannix."