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: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Units: About 205,000
Manufacturer: 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. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at Family Dollar website.
Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from childrenand return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
marketing@alchempro.com
