Another day, another recall -only one, but it is due to Lead Paint.
I have included all phone numbers, incase anyone needs additional information.
Pearl like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl's Gift Sets Recalled Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard Sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2007
Release #08-058
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 934-4497
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Pearl-like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl's Gift Sets Recalled Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores
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: Decorative Packaging Pearl-like Bead Attachments sold
with Girl's Gift Sets
Units: About 4,000
Distributor: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Hazard: Surface coating on a plastic bead decorative packaging
attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead
paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on
the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a
cosmetic lip gloss set. The gift sets were sold under the "Sparkle by
Too" line, as follows: 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlet (Style No. 2014),
4-Pack Body Spray (Style No. 2017), and 3-Piece Bath Set (Style No.
2018).
Sold at: Limited Too retail stores nationwide, catalog and Web site from
April 2007 through September 2007 for between $11 and $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove this recalled decorative
pearl-like bead attachment from the gift sets and return it to any
Limited Too store for a $5 Limited Too coupon. In addition to the $5
coupon, consumers who choose to return the gift sets along with the
packaging attachment will receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Tween Brands at (800)
934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.limitedtoo.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08058.html


Comments: 6
These recalls are getting ridiculous. Bring the companies and factories back to the USA...stop using lead or anything lead base on childrens products. Plain and simple. That should be banned all over the world.