LESS THAN two weeks after shoe manufacturer Reebok recalled 300,000 charm bracelets from the market, Dollar Tree Inc. is recalling 580,000 items of children's jewellery.
In a separate action in late March, the United States-based Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said about 580,000 necklace and ring sets, imported by Dollar Tree Distribution Inc., are being recalled because of the danger of lead poisoning.
In Jamaica, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), is alerting consumers to be vigilant when purchasing fashion jewellery for young children and teens.
Dorothy Campbell, public relations manager at the CAC, noted that while the commission had conducted limited checks of retail outlets in Jamaica which revealed that none were currently in stores, it is unclear whether individuals might have purchased the jewellery while visiting abroad.
She added that other companies that have distributed the jewellery, unlike Reebok, do not have a representative in Jamaica and as such, there is no guarantee that the harmful jewellery was not shipped into the country.
TOY 'GEM'
The silver-coloured, adjustable rings come in a variety of designs with a toy 'gem' in the centre.
The necklaces have a black string with silver-coloured clasps and a silver-coloured charm with a 'gem' in the centre.
The packages are printed with the words 'Mood Necklace', 'Mood Ring', 'Glow in the Dark Necklace', 'Glow in the Dark Ring', 'UV Necklace' or 'UV Ring'.
The 'UV' jewellery packaging reads:'The Sun's Energy Will Change The Colour'. Printed on the back of the packaging are 'SKU.815485' and the name 'Mannix'.
The jewellery was sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bills, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only $1 and Super Dollar Tree stores across the United States from September 2003 through February 2006.
