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

Description: Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2007 Release #08-045 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children’s Metal Jewelry Units: About 198,000 Importer: 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. Name Type of Jewelry Item Number 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 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: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dollartree.com [Learn More]