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CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry

  • Recalled Necklace and Earring Sets
Name of Product:
Necklace and Earring Sets
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 22, 2005
Units:

About 455,000

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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 were sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Dollar General Stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $1 and $3.
Importer(s):

Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Recall number:
05-278

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