The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08058·Announced 2007-11-01

Pearl-like Bead Attachments Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

CPSC recalls decorative pearl-like bead attachments sold with girl's gift sets due to excessive lead levels in the surface coating.

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 violation of the federal lead paint standard, which is a high-risk hazard for children, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling decorative pearl-like bead attachments sold with girl's gift sets. The recall involves approximately 4,000 units of the "Sparkle by Too" line, which included 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlets, 4-Pack Body Sprays, and 3-Piece Bath Sets. These items were sold exclusively at Limited Too retail stores, via catalog, and on the company's website from April 2007 through September 2007 for between $11 and $13.

The recall was issued because the surface coating on the plastic bead decorative packaging attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a cosmetic lip gloss set. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled decorative pearl-like bead attachment from the gift sets and return it to any Limited Too store for a $5 Limited Too coupon. Consumers who choose to return the gift sets along with the packaging attachment will receive a full refund. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Decorative Packaging Pearl-like Bead Attachments sold with Girl's Gift Sets
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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