Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Recalled July 13, 2010 · CPSC recall 10297 · Tween

Justice Cupcake Earrings (White) Style #5469

Justice Cupcake Earrings (Dark Pink) Style #5814

Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Pink) Style #5758

Hazard

The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 137,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Style #5837 Style #5837 Style #5469 Style #5814 Style #5758 Style #5467 Style #5759 Style #3609 Style #5778 Style #5782 Style #6905 Style #6927 Style #6936 Style #6904 Style #6929 Style #6907 Style #6937 Style #6908 Style #6928 Style #6912

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Tween Brands at (866) 246-5822 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com

Product

Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings

Imported by

Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio

Distributed by

Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio

Retailers

Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.

Made in

China

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