Friday, October 26, 2007

RECALL:Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Exposure

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with WeGlow International of Virginia, yesterday announced a voluntary recall about 110,000 WeGlow 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. There were no reported injuries or incidents. This recall involves WeGlow children’s flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third® and Spiderman 3® designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging. They were sold exclusively at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for $1.
Manufactured in China
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact WeGlow toll-free at 866- 934-5692 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.weglow.com/

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