Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Children's Jewelry recall: Lead Exposure
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Why was Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Children's Jewelry 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 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
- Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
- Company
- Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Quantity
- About 198,000
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.
- Recall date
- October 25, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging. Name Type of Jewelry Item Number Beary Cute Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs and hanging earrings with bears, hearts and flowers 855589 Expressions Necklaces with beads and pendants 873091 or 873097 Sassy & Chic Girl's bracelets and charms 903950