CPSC recall · Reported July 13, 2010
Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio recalled This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and ear….
Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium was recalled by Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio in July 13, 2010. Reason: The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and ca…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it t…. Verify recall #10297 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and ca….
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- July 13, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10297 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
This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Style #5837 Style #5837 Style #5469 Style #5814 Style #5758 Style #5467 Style #5759 Style #3609 Style #5778 Style #5782 Style #6905 Style #6927 Style #6936 Style #6904 Style #6929 Style #6907 Style #6937 Style #6908 Style #6928 Style #6912
Reason for recall
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by 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 any Justice or Limited Too 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 | 10297 |
| Date reported | July 13, 2010 |
| Date initiated | July 13, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 137,000 |
| 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 any Justice or Limited Too store for a…
- Check the recall number (10297) 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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