Recalls / 2005-09-22

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry

05278 · Recalled 2005-09-22 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Necklace and Earring Sets		About 455,000

Parties

Importer: Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Dollar General, from May 2005 through August 2005, for, $3.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 05278. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.