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Family Dollar Store Jewelry Recalled

High levels of lead in the jewelry can be toxic if ingested by children

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November 26, 2007 November 21, 2007

About 205,000 units of Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry have been recalled by Family Dollar Stores due to lead.

The recalled jewelry includes key rings and pins with religious symbols and various charms like "Mom" and cheerleader; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, and flowers; silver-colored rings with various designs or stones; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations like butterflies; and long drop earrings with stones. Go to wwww.familydollar.com The Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Jewelry were made in China and sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 to August 2007 for $.50 to $2.

Parents should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return to a Family Dollar store for a refund. For more information, call (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday or visit wwww.familydollar.com To view this entire recall including pictures of the jewelry, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08088.html

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The product recall information above is provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For more information or a complete listing of consumer recalls, visit www.cpsc.gov.


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