CPSC recall · Reported November 21, 2007
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.
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c. recalled The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and incl….
Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Child… was recalled by Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c. in November 21, 2007. Reason: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it t…. Verify recall #08088 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c. 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
- November 21, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08088 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 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.
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 immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08088 |
| Date reported | November 21, 2007 |
| Date initiated | November 21, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 205,000 |
| 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 immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refun…
- Check the recall number (08088) 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
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