Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Date:

October 25 2007

Name of Products:

Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children’s Metal Jewelry

Units:

About 198,000

Manufacturer:

Imported by Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

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:

This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children’s jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging.

Beary Cute — Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs and hanging earrings with bears, hearts and flowers — 855589
Expressions — Necklaces with beads and pendants — 873091 or 873097
Sassy & Chic — Girl’s bracelets and charms — 903950

Product # / SKU:

855589
873091
873097
903950

Sold at:

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.

Manufactured in:

China

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact:

Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
(800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
www.dollartree.com