The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07202·Announced 2007-05-31

Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Tween Brands is recalling approximately 103,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry sold at Limited Too and Justice stores because the items contain high levels of lead.

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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tween Brands Inc. is recalling approximately 103,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and charms. The recalled items were sold at Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, through the Limited Too catalog, and at www.limitedtoo.com from September 2005 through May 2007 for between $2 and $10. The jewelry was manufactured in China.

The recall is being issued because the jewelry contains high levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested by young children. Some of the recalled items are metallic, multi-colored, and feature "High School Musical" characters or actors. Other designs include frogs, hearts, stars, dogs with dog bones, flowers, and monkeys hanging from silver, black, or brown chains or cords. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase. For additional information, consumers can call Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.limitedtoo.com and www.justicejustforgirls.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Metal Jewelry
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
103,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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