CPSC Recall in 2007: Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shalom International Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 280,000 Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of product: Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" RingsUnits: About 280,000Importer: Shalom International Corp., of New York, N.Y.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 rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. The rings come four to a package. "Kidz by Rachael Rose," "Family Dollar $1" and "SKU 1905580" are printed on the packaging.Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shalom International at (800) 359-8162 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit Family Dollar's Web site at www.familydollar.com.

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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Family Dollar stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1.

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