Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores recall: Lead Exposure to Children
Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
Why was Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores 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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.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
- Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
- Company
- Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 205,000
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.
- Recall date
- November 21, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.