FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2010
Release #10-297 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 934-4497
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
Units: About 137,000
Importer/Distributor: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Hazard: The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: 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 |
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Style |
Photo |
Justice Butterfly
Earrings
Style #5837 |
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Justice Cupcake
Earrings (White)
Style #5469 |
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Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Dark Pink)
Style #5814 |
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Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Light Pink)
Style #5758 |
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Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Brown)
Style #5467 |
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Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Light Blue)
Style #5759 |
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Style |
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Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #3609 |
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Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #5778 |
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Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #5782 |
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Style |
Photo |
Style |
Photo |
Justice Heart Lock
Necklace
Style #6905 |
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Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Light Blue)
Style #6928 |
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Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Royal Blue)
Style #6936 |
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Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink)
Style #6927 |
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Justice Cupcake
Necklace (White)
Style #6929 |
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Justice "BFF"
Necklace
Style #6904 |
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Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Dark Pink)
Style #6937 |
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Justice Heart
Necklace
Style #6907 |
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Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Light Blue)
Style #6928 |
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Justice Crown
Necklace
Style #6908 |
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Justice Peace Sign
Necklace
Style #6912 |
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Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Light Pink)
Style #6927 |
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Sold at: Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact 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.shopjustice.com
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