CPSC recall 08-088, announced November 21, 2007, covers Family Dollar Stores Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry (about 205,000 units). The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 547-0359, or go to www.familydollar.com.
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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?
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.
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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Family Dollar Stores
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-088
- Units
- About 205,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.
Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
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
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