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.
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Justice Butterfly Earrings Style #5837 |
![alt=Picture of Justice Butterfly Earrings Style #5837 alt=Picture of Justice Butterfly Earrings Style #5837](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297a.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Earrings (White) Style #5469 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (White) Style #5469 Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (White) Style #5469](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297b.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Earrings (Dark Pink) Style #5814 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Dark Pink) Style #5814 Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Dark Pink) Style #5814](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297c.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Pink) Style #5758 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Pink) Style #5758 Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Pink) Style #5758](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297d.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Earrings (Brown) Style #5467 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Brown) Style #5467 Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Brown) Style #5467](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297e.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Blue) Style #5759 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Blue) Style #5759 Picture of Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Blue) Style #5759](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297f.jpg) |
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Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #3609 |
![Picture of Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #3609 Picture of Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #3609](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297g.jpg) |
Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5778 |
![Picture of Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5778 Picture of Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5778](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297h.jpg) |
Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5782 |
![Picture of Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5782 Picture of Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5782](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297i.jpg) |
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Justice Heart Lock Necklace Style #6905 |
![Picture of Justice Heart Lock Necklace Style #6905 Picture of Justice Heart Lock Necklace Style #6905](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297j.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Blue) Style #6928 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Blue) Style #6928 Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Blue) Style #6928](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297k.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Necklace (Royal Blue) Style #6936 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Royal Blue) Style #6936 Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Royal Blue) Style #6936](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297l.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink) Style #6927 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink) Style #6927 Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink) Style #6927](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297m.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Necklace (White) Style #6929 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (White) Style #6929 Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (White) Style #6929](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297n.jpg) |
Justice "BFF" Necklace Style #6904 |
![Picture of Justice "BFF" Necklace Style #6904 Picture of Justice "BFF" Necklace Style #6904](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297o.jpg) |
Justice Cupcake Necklace (Dark Pink) Style #6937 |
![Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Dark Pink) Style #6937 Picture of Justice Cupcake Necklace (Dark Pink) Style #6937](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297p.jpg) |
Justice Heart Necklace Style #6907 |
![Picture of Justice Heart Necklace Style #6907 Picture of Justice Heart Necklace Style #6907](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297q.jpg) |
Justice Peace Sign Necklace Style #6912 |
![Picture of Justice Peace Sign Necklace Style #6912 Picture of Justice Peace Sign Necklace Style #6912](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297r.jpg) |
Justice Crown Necklace Style #6908 |
![Picture of Justice Crown Necklace Style #6908 Picture of Justice Crown Necklace Style #6908](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297s.jpg) |
![Style number location Style number location](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130313071400im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/73778/10297t.jpg)
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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