Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry

Description: Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-088 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children 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: 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 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.familydollar.com Note: The New York Attorney General provided information about one of these products to the Commission. [Learn More]