The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08044·Announced 2007-10-25

WeGlow Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Risk

WeGlow International is recalling children's flashing rings due to high lead levels. Consumers should remove the jewelry from children and return it 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 exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

WeGlow International is recalling approximately 110,000 units of WeGlow Children's Metal Jewelry, specifically flashing rings in Shrek the Third and Spiderman 3 designs. The recalled rings contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The product has item number 920422 printed on the back of the packaging.

The jewelry was sold nationwide at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, and Only $1 stores from December 2005 through August 2007 for $1. The product was manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact WeGlow toll-free at (866) 934-5692 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.weglow.com.

The recalled product

Product
WeGlow Children's Metal Jewelry
Manufacturer
WeGlow International, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
110,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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