Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled February 23, 2007 · CPSC recall 07113

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 product away from children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The children's necklace and earring sets have birthstones made of plastic gemstones in various colors. The pendants on the necklaces are shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain. The matching pierced earrings have round birthstones. The month of the birthstone and "Kidsite" are printed on the front of the product's packaging. Kmart is printed on the back.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets.

Contact

For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit Kmart's Web site at www.kmart.com

Product

Children's "Kidsite" Necklace and Earring Sets

Imported by

Crimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, R.I.

Retailers

Kmart stores nationwide from October 2001 through December 2006 for about $5.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →