Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-003 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 7, 2008
- Brand
- Tween
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's Ball and Heart Necklaces, Portable CD and MP3 Players
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 12,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves a Ball and Heart Necklace with pink beads of varying sizes and a pink heart located in the center; a Portable CD Player with flowers and dots available in blue and pink; a pink MP3 Player with purple, green, blue, yellow, and red hearts; and a light blue MP3 Player with a picture of a monkey's face on the front.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's Ball and Heart Necklaces, Portable CD and MP3 Players · About 12,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and on www.limitedtoo.com from May 2007 through August 2008. The Ball and Heart Necklace sold for about $8, the Portable CD Players sold for about $25, and the MP3 Players sold for about $55.; Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.limitedtoo.com and www.shopjustice.com
Recall history and context
Tween appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Tween recalls.
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?
Children's Ball and Heart Necklaces, Portable CD and MP3 Players (About 12,000 units). This recall involves a Ball and Heart Necklace with pink beads of varying sizes and a pink heart located in the center; a Portable CD Player with flowers and dots available in blue and pink; a pink MP3 Player with purple, green, blue, yellow, and red hearts; and a light blue MP3 Player with a picture of a monkey's face on the front.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15% discount off a future purchase.
More recalls from Tween
- Tween Brands Recalls Light Up Bed Canopies
April 30, 2019 · Tween · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves Justice Light up bed canopies. The round, mesh canopies have lights along the trim. They were sold in white, blue, and pink. The following style…
- Disco Lights Recalled by Tween Brands
March 5, 2013 · Tween · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves two styles of Tween Brands disco lamps: the black disco light (style 900528) and the star disco light (style 901651), sold under the Style My Room…
- Tween Brands Recalls Beaded Curtains
May 3, 2011 · Tween · Furniture and homeThis recall involves two styles of Justice-brand beaded door curtains, the diamond beaded curtain, and the disco ball beaded curtain. These multi-colored curtains are…
- Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry
July 13, 2010 · Tween · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks…
- Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands
May 31, 2007 · Tween · Clothing and accessoriesSome of the recalled necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and charms are metallic, multi-colored, and have "High School Musical" or pictures of "High School Musical" actors…
Similar recalls in clothing and accessories
- Primark Recalls 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Children’s Coin Purses
October 15, 2026 · Primark · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves the Primark 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purse, Model No. 2595301. The coin purse is black and has a picture of a dalmatian and "101 Dalmatians"…
- Little Loves & Co. Recalls Youth Clothing with Drawstrings
August 27, 2026 · Little Loves · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves youth daywear sets and boy short sets with waist drawstrings. The daywear sets were sold with a crew neck shirt and joggers. The boy short sets were…
- Target Recalls Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
July 16, 2026 · Target · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves Cat & Jack-branded children's sandals. The sandals are tan and have two raffia straps with gold buckles and plastic pearls. The brand is printed on…
- Veseacky Pajama Sets Recalled
June 18, 2026 · Veseacky Pajama Sets · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves Veseacky pajama sets. The pajama sets consist of a long-sleeve, button-up top with a front pocket and matching pants. They were sold in various…
- SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Michley Children's Pajamas
June 18, 2026 · SHEIN Distribution · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves Michley-branded children's pajamas. The recalled one-piece pajamas were sold in green with a dinosaur patch, pink with a bunny patch, yellow with a…
- Allura Imports Recalls Youth Sweatshirts with Bobcat Logo and Drawstrings
May 7, 2026 · Allura Imports · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves youth sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts are gray and have the Bobcat name and logo printed in black on the chest of the sweatshirt. The…
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.