The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06160·Announced 2006-05-10

Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard

Liz Claiborne is recalling Juicy Couture children's jewelry containing high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.

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 a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Liz Claiborne Inc. is recalling approximately 2,800 units of Juicy Couture children's jewelry, including bracelets and necklaces, due to a lead poisoning hazard. The recalled items are gold or silver with charms, such as a yellow painted metal shirt, a cheerleader's megaphone, a green heart, a black dog, the letter "J," and a purple flower. The jewelry is sold in a pink box with "Juicy Couture" and "Made with Love G&P" printed on the top. Style numbers YJRU0722, YJRU0723, YJR0724, and YJRU0538 are included in this recall, with the style number printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the box.

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The products were sold at department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for about $95. The jewelry was manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact the firm toll-free at (866) 879-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, seven days a week.

The recalled product

Product
Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry
Manufacturer
Liz Claiborne Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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