The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05278·Announced 2005-09-22

Dollar General Recalls Costume Jewelry Sets Due to High Lead Levels

Dollar General is recalling about 455,000 necklace and earring sets because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves high levels of lead, a high-risk toxic substance, in children's jewelry. Although no injuries have been reported, the potential for harm from ingestion by young children places this in the High severity category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dollar General Corp. is recalling approximately 455,000 units of necklace and earring sets sold nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005. The recalled products include flower, purse, corded swirl, faux amber, and 5-strand bead designs in various colors. These items were sold at Dollar General stores for between $1 and $3.

The recall was issued because the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return it to any Dollar General store for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollargeneral.com.

The recalled product

Product
Necklace and Earring Sets
Manufacturer
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Costume Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
455,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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