Family Dollar Stores · Recalled
Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 205,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
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
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 21 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
