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Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children

Recall 08-088 · November 21, 2007 · Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-088 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 21, 2007
Brand
Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Hazard
Risk of Lead Exposure to Children
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 205,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry · About 205,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2.; Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C..

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

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?

Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry (About 205,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Lead Exposure to Children.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.