Product Recall Number: 08-088
Why was Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry recalled?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Recall Number: 08-088
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-11-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 205,000 Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal JewelryUnits: About 205,000Manufacturer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com.Note: The New York Attorney General provided information about one of these products to the Commission.
Hazard Description: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 205,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Sold At: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed