RecalledRecall 07-202Published

Tween Brands Children's Metal Jewelry

Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Hazard
Ingestion
Units
About 103,000 units
Incidents
None reported
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 07-202, announced May 31, 2007, covers Tween Brands Children's Metal Jewelry (about 103,000 units). The jewelry contains high levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested by young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice stores for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase. Recall contact: call (800) 934-4497, or go to www.limitedtoo.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

Some of the recalled necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and charms are metallic, multi-colored, and have "High School Musical" or pictures of "High School Musical" actors printed on them. Others have frogs, hearts, stars, dogs with dog bones, flowers, and monkeys that hang from silver, black or brown chains or cords.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The jewelry contains high levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested by young children.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice stores for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase.

Product and sales details

Product type
Jewelry
Recall number
07-202
Units
About 103,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and at www.limitedtoo.com from September 2005 through May 2007 for between $2 and $10.
Distributor
Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio

Children's Metal Jewelry

CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry

Recall contact information

For additional information, call Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web sites at www.limitedtoo.com and www.justicejustforgirls.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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