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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.

Recall #
08088
Affected scope
About 205,000
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Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c. recalled The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and incl… - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause ….

Moderate
severity level
November 21, 2007
reported

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 CPSC action (record #08088) was formally reported on November 21, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 205,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 4 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 205,000

Related Recalls

6

4 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.c.. Units affected: About 205,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 21, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08088.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08088) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 21, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.