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Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  • Recalled Expressions Children's Metal Jewelry
  • Recalled Beary Cute Children's Metal Jewelry
  • Recalled Expressions Children's Metal Jewelry
  • Recalled Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
Name of Product:
Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
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:
October 25, 2007
Units:

About 198,000

Consumer 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 website at www.dollartree.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores is voluntarily recalling about 198,000 Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Name of Product: Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry

Units: About 198,000

Importer: Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

NameType of JewelryItem Number
Beary CutePierced earrings with jewelry like studs
and hanging earrings with bears, hearts
and flowers
855589
ExpressionsNecklaces with beads and pendants873091 or 873097
Sassy & ChicGirl's bracelets and charms903950

Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer 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 website at www.dollartree.com 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.
Importer(s):

Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-045

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