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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2007 Release #07-113 Firm’s Recall
Hotline: (800) 659-7026CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media
Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children’s Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose
Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Children’s “Kidsite” Necklace and Earring Sets
Units: About 6,000
Importer: Crimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, R.I.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if
ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The children’s necklace and earring sets have birthstones made
of plastic gemstones in various colors. The pendants on the necklaces are
shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain. The matching pierced earrings
have round birthstones. The month of the birthstone and “Kidsite” are
printed on the front of the products’ packaging. Kmart is printed on the
back.
Sold exclusively at: Kmart stores nationwide from October 2001 through
December 2006 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from
children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free
children’s jewelry sets.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800)
659-7026 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit Kmart
’s Web site at www.kmart.com
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2007 Release #07-114 Firm’s Recall
Hotline: (866) 524-0024CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media
Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children’s Rings Sold at Big Lots! Stores Recalled By Lari Jewelry Company
Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: “Claudia Jublot” Children’s Rings
Units: About 115,000
Importer: Lari Jewelry Co., of New Orleans, La.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if
ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The recalled rings are silver in color with red paint and a
simulated diamond cluster on the top. The ring’s packaging is a yellow card
with “Claudia Jublot” printed on the front and UPC # “1524100121266045” on
the back.
Sold at: Big Lots! stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2006
for about $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children.
Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased
for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lari Jewelry Co.
toll-free at (866) 524-0024 anytime or visit the Big Lots! Web site at
www.biglots.com
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