Tween Brands · Recalled
Pearl-like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl's Gift Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores
Surface coating on a plastic bead decorative packaging attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 4,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $11–$13
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a cosmetic lip gloss set. The gift sets were sold under the "Sparkle by Too" line, as follows: 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlet (Style No. 2014), 4-Pack Body Spray (Style No. 2017), and 3-Piece Bath Set (Style No. 2018).
The file
- Sold at
- Limited Too retail stores nationwide, catalog and Web site from April 2007 through September 2007 for between $11 and $13.
- Product type
- Beads
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove this recalled decorative pearl-like bead attachment from the gift sets and return it to any Limited Too store for a $5 Limited Too coupon. In addition to the $5 coupon, consumers who choose to return the gift sets along with the packaging attachment will receive a full refund.
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 site at www.limitedtoo.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 01 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.