Products recalled due to risk of lead exposure
The following products are being recalled because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics assorted metal jewelry
Units: About 205,000
Manufacturer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Description: The recalled jewelry includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols); key rings with “Mom”and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms such as handbags, flip flops,hearts, dresses and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for 50 cents to $2.
Remedy: Return the jewelry to a Family Dollar store for a refund.
Contact: Call 800-547-0359 or visit www.familydollar.com.
Product: Sparkle City charm bracelets and tack pin sets
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, N.J.
Description: The charm bracelets have silver-colored star and butterfly charms, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. The tack pins are silver butterflies or stars with clear and pink beads.
Sold at: Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.
Remedy: Return the jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact: Call 888-777-7952 or visit www.buyriteinc.com.
