Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2007
Release #08-044

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 934-5692
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Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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: WeGlow Children’s Metal Jewelry

Units: About 110,000

Importer: WeGlow International, of Virginia Beach, 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 WeGlow children’s flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third® and Spiderman 3® designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging.

Sold exclusively at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WeGlow toll-free at (866) 934-5692 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.weglow.com

Picture of Recalled WeGlow Children's Metal Jewelry