Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Jewelry/Lead Exposure

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


NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2007
Release #08-045
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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.
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.
Name Type of Jewelry Item Number
Beary Cute
Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs
and hanging earrings with bears, hearts
and flowers
855589
Expressions Necklaces with beads and pendants 873091 or 873097
Sassy & Chic Girl’s bracelets and charms 903950
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 Web site at
www.dollartree.com (pdf)