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Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionNov 21, 2007
Recalled Rachel Rose Metal Jewelry
Recalled Rachel Rose Metal Jewelry
Recalled Distinctly Basics Metal Jewelry
Recalled Distinctly Basics Metal 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 immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.

Contact the company

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

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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