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CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionSep 22, 2005
Recalled Jewelry
Recalled Jewelry

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Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set was sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.

Sold on

Dollar General Stores nationwide, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $1 and $3.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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