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Silver Stud Earrings recalled due to lead poisoning hazard

13 Jun '07
1 min read

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

Name of Product: "Accessories" Silver Stud Earring Sets

Units: About 5,300

Importer: Crimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, R.I.

Hazard: The recalled earrings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The earrings are oval-shaped, silver-colored studs.

"ACCESSORIES" is printed on the front of the earrings' packaging. Kmart is printed on the back.

Sold exclusively at: Kmart stores nationwide from October 2004 through March 2007 for about $3.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earrings and return them to any Kmart store for a free replacement pair of earrings.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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