Consumer Advice > Product Recalls > ToysNovember 02, 2007

Pearl-like Bead Attachment Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores

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.

Name of Product: Decorative Packaging Pearl-like Bead Attachments sold with Girl's Gift Sets

Units: About 4,000

Distributor: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio

Hazard: Surface coating on a plastic bead decorative packaging attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a cosmetic lip gloss set. The gift sets were sold under the "Sparkle by Too" line, as follows: 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlet (Style No. 2014), 4-Pack Body Spray (Style No. 2017), and 3-Piece Bath Set (Style No. 2018).

Sold at: Limited Too retail stores nationwide, catalog and Web site from April 2007 through September 2007 for between $11 and $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove this recalled decorative pearl-like bead attachment from the gift sets and return it to any Limited Too store for a $5 Limited Too coupon. In addition to the $5 coupon, consumers who choose to return the gift sets along with the packaging attachment will receive a full refund.

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 site at www.limitedtoo.com



Picture of Girl's Gift Set with recalled attachment

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