Rachael Rose Children’s Kidz Rings

Description: Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2007 Release #07-098 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 359-8162 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings Units: About 280,000 Importer: Shalom International Corp., of New York, N.Y. 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 children's rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. The rings come four to a package. "Kidz by Rachael Rose," "Family Dollar $1" and "SKU 1905580" are printed on the packaging. Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shalom International at (800) 359-8162 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit Family Dollar's Web site at www.familydollar.com [Learn More]