Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
CPSC Recall #10-297 — July 12, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-297 |
| Recall Date | July 12, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 137,000 |
| Importer | Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16. |
Product
Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
Description
This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging.StylePhotoStylePhotoJustice ButterflyEarringsStyle #5837Justice CupcakeEarrings (White)Style #5469Justice CupcakeEarrings (Dark Pink)Style #5814Justice CupcakeEarrings (Light Pink)Style #5758Justice CupcakeEarrings (Brown)Style #5467Justice CupcakeEarrings (Light Blue)Style #5759 StylePhotoJustice "BFF"BraceletStyle #3609Justice "BFF"BraceletStyle #5778Justice "BFF"BraceletStyle #5782 StylePhotoStylePhotoJustice Heart LockNecklaceStyle #6905Justice CupcakeNecklace (Light Blue)Style #6928Justice CupcakeNecklace (Royal Blue)Style #6936Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink)Style #6927Justice CupcakeNecklace (White)Style #6929Justice "BFF"NecklaceStyle #6904Justice CupcakeNecklace (Dark Pink)Style #6937Justice HeartNecklaceStyle #6907Justice Peace SignNecklaceStyle #6912Justice CrownNecklaceStyle #6908
Hazard
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.