Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-07). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09003 |
| Published | 2008-10-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Children's Ball and Heart Necklaces, Portable CD and MP3 Players |
| Firm named in the title | Tween Brands |
| Firms | Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and on www.limitedtoo.com from May 2007 through August 2008. The Ball and Heart Necklace sold for about $8, the Portable CD Players sold for about $25, and the MP3 Players sold for about $55. |
Description
This recall involves a Ball and Heart Necklace with pink beads of varying sizes and a pink heart located in the center; a Portable CD Player with flowers and dots available in blue and pink; a pink MP3 Player with purple, green, blue, yellow, and red hearts; and a light blue MP3 Player with a picture of a monkey's face on the front.
Hazard
Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Limited Too or Justice store for a full refund and a coupon for a 15% discount off a future purchase.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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