CPSC2007-11-21
Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.
Affected count
About 205,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Metal-Jewelry-Sold-by-Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure-to-ChildrenDon't want to check this manually?
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