CPSC recall 10-297, announced July 13, 2010, covers Tween Brands Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings (about 137,000 units). The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 246-5822, or go to www.shopjustice.com.
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Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by 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 any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tween Brands
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 10-297
- Units
- About 137,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.
- Importer
- Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
- Distributor
- Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
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
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