Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium







Approximately 137,000 various metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings imported and distributed by Tween Brands, Inc. have been recalled, because the children's metal jewelry is reported to have been contaminated with high levels of cadmium. Cadmium has been found to be toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging.

Style Photo Style Photo
Justice Butterfly
Earrings
Style #5837 Justice Cupcake
Earrings (White)
Style #5469
Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Dark Pink)
Style #5814 Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Light Pink)
Style #5758
Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Brown)
Style #5467 Justice Cupcake
Earrings (Light Blue)
Style #5759


Style Photo
Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #3609
Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #5778
Justice "BFF"
Bracelet
Style #5782


Style Photo Style Photo
Justice Heart Lock
Necklace
Style #6905 Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Light Blue)
Style #6928
Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Royal Blue)
Style #6936 Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink)
Style #6927
Justice Cupcake
Necklace (White)
Style #6929 Justice "BFF"
Necklace
Style #6904
Justice Cupcake
Necklace (Dark Pink)
Style #6937 Justice Heart
Necklace
Style #6907
Justice Peace Sign
Necklace
Style #6912 Justice Crown
Necklace
Style #6908

The jewelry was manufactured in China and sold by Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Tween Brands at 800.934.4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com

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