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CPSC recall · Reported October 7, 2008

Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #
09003
Affected scope
About 12,000
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves a Ball and Heart Necklace with pink beads of varying sizes and a pin… - a moderate-severity action.

Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 7, 2008. Reason: Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint s…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return t…. Verify recall #09003 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint s….

Moderate
severity level
October 7, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09003 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #09003) was formally reported on October 7, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 12,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. 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 these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15% discount off a future purchas… - 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, 6 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 12,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves a Ball and Heart Necklace with pink beads of varying sizes and a pink heart located in the center; a Portable CD Player with flowers and dots available in blue and pink; a pink MP3 Player with purple, green, blue, yellow, and red hearts; and a light blue MP3 Player with a picture of a monkey's face on the front.

Reason for recall

Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15% discount off a future purchase.

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 09003
Date reported October 7, 2008
Date initiated October 7, 2008
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 12,000
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 these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store …

  • Check the recall number (09003) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves a Ball and Heart Necklace with pink beads of varying sizes and a pink heart located in the center; a Portable CD Player with flowers and dots available in blue and pink; a pink MP3 Player with purple, green, blue, yellow, and red hearts; and a light blue MP3 Player with a picture of a monkey's face on the front.. Units affected: About 12,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15% discount off a future purchase.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 7, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09003.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (09003) 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 October 7, 2008. 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.