Lead Recall – Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores
June 01, 2007
June 1, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Lead Recall – Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of children's metal jewelry. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that these products contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: Some of the recalled necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and charms are metallic, multi-colored, and have "High School Musical" or pictures of "High School Musical" actors printed on them. Others have frogs, hearts, stars, dogs with dog bones, flowers, and monkeys that hang from silver, black or brown chains or cords. Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and at www.limitedtoo.com from September 2005 through May 2007 for between $2 and $10.
Distributor/Retailer: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice stores for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase. For additional information, call Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web sites at www.limitedtoo.com and www.justicejustforgirls.com.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
