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Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
October 25, 2007
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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
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