Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children

Recalled November 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08088 · Metal

Recalled Distinctly Basics Metal Jewelry

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.

Units

About 205,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

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

Product

Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry

Manufacturer(s)

Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.

Retailers

Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.

Made in

China

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