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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: Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
Units: About 198,000
Importer: Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
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: This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging.
| Name | Type of Jewelry | Item Number |
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| Beary Cute | Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs
and hanging earrings with bears, hearts
and flowers | 855589 |
| Expressions | Necklaces with beads and pendants | 873091 or 873097 |
| Sassy & Chic | Girl's bracelets and charms | 903950 |
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide
from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers
should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-
8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.dollartree.com (pdf)
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