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Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children

Recall Date:
March 23, 2006

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2006
Release #06-118
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077
 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Name of Product: Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring

Units: About 580,000

Importer: Dollar Tree Distribution Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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."

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.

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 Web site at www.dollartree.com

 

Picture of Recalled Jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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