CPSC recall · Reported September 22, 2005
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The CPSC recalled The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: ye….
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 22, 2005. Reason: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause …. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to D…. Verify recall #05278 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause ….
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- agency class
- September 22, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05278 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05278 |
| Date reported | September 22, 2005 |
| Date initiated | September 22, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 455,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.
- Check the recall number (05278) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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