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CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry

Recall 05-278 · September 22, 2005

What to doConsumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-278 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 22, 2005
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Necklace and Earring Sets
Hazard
Choking and ingestion, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 455,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
November 8, 2024

What was recalled

The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set was sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Necklace and Earring Sets · About 455,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar General Stores nationwide, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $1 and $3.; Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Necklace and Earring Sets (About 455,000 units). The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 8, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.