Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
CPSC recall 10297 · announced July 13, 2010 · Tween Brands · 137,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Style #5837 Style #5837 Style #5469 Style #5814 Style #5758 Style #5467 Style #5759 Style #3609 Style #5778 Style #5782 Style #6905 Style #6927 Style #6936 Style #6904 Style #6929 Style #6907 Style #6937 Style #6908 Style #6928 Style #6912
The hazard
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Tween Brands at (866) 246-5822 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.