Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children’s Metal Jewelry

Date of Recall

2007-10-25

CPSC Release Number

08-045

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 876-8077

Units

About 198,000

Importer

Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Sold By

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact

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 (pdf)

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