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Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Jewelry

October 25, 2007     Spanish
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 198,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging.

The items, made in China, were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1.

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com (pdf)

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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