Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry

CPSC Recall #08-045 — October 24, 2007

Recall #08-045 Date: October 24, 2007 Remedy: Refund

Product

Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry

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 JewelryUnits: About 198,000Importer: 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 NumberBeary CutePierced earrings with jewelry like studsand hanging earrings with bears, heartsand flowers855589ExpressionsNecklaces with beads and pendants873091 or 873097Sassy & ChicGirl's bracelets and charms903950Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.  

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.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

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.

Importer

Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Manufactured In

China