CPSC recall 08-045, announced October 25, 2007, covers Greenbrier International Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry (about 198,000 units). The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging. Name Type of Jewelry Item Number Beary Cute Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs and hanging earrings with bears, hearts and flowers 855589 Expressions Necklaces with beads and pendants 873091 or 873097 Sassy & Chic Girl's bracelets and charms 903950
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-045
- Units
- About 198,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.
- Importer
- Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
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