Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC recall 07098 · announced February 7, 2007 · Shalom · 280,000 units affected
The product
The children's rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. The rings come four to a package. "Kidz by Rachael Rose," "Family Dollar $1" and "SKU 1905580" are printed on the packaging.
The hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Shalom International at (800) 359-8162 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit Family Dollar's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.