Children’s Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-096

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 533-6273 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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: Children’s Pencil Pouches

Units: About 84,200

Distributor: Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.

Hazard: The paint on the pencil pouches’ zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes “Stuff Keepers” pencil pouches and “Bear Pencil Pouches.” The “Stuff Keepers” pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The “Bear Pencil Pouches” have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.

Sold by: School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 x1124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com/psa.html, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com

Tags: CPSC, toy recall, Lead Exposure, Raymond Geddes recall, Children’s Pencil Pouches, Stuff Keepers

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-095

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 777-7952 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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: Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets

Units: About 43,000

Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, NJ

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 recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored star and butterfly charms, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. The tack pins are silver butterflies or stars with clear and pink beads.

Sold at: Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the stores, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.buyriteinc.com

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Tags: CPSC, toy recall, Lead Exposure, Buy-Rite recall, Buy-Rite, Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets

Cherrydale Fundraising Recalls Bracelets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-094

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 333-2565 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Cherrydale Fundraising Recalls Bracelets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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 Stretchable Aqua Bracelets

Units: About 45,000

Importer: Cherrydale Fundraising, of Allentown, Pa.

Hazard: The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled bracelets are stretchable, with silver-colored square links and aqua-colored beads. SKU#5384706813 is printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Various dollar stores, liquidators, and schools as part of fundraising, nationwide from September 2003 through April 2007 for between $1 and $12.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets and take them away from young children. Return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cherrydale Fundraising at (800) 333-2565 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.cherrydale.com (Microsoft Word).

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Tags: CPSC, Lead Exposure, Cherrydale Fundraising, Cherrydale Fundraising recall, Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets

Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-093

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 808-5093 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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: Children’s Metal Necklaces and Bracelets

Units: About 10,400

Manufacturer: Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Inc., of Maywood, N.J.

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 recalled metal necklaces and bracelets have silver-colored charms. Some also have colored beads. “Awesome Boutique” or “Share the Love” is printed on some of the jewelry’s packaging. The jewelry includes a necklace with a metal flower-shaped charm that hangs from a pink cord, a metal heart charm bracelet, a metal heart angel charm bracelet with colored beads, a metal bracelet with four heart charms and ruby-colored beads, necklaces with painted hearts that hang from a cord, and necklaces with tiny purses in various colors.

Sold at: Various discount and dollar stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Colossal Jewelry & Accessories at (888) 808-5093 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at colosssaljewelry@comcast.net

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Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Tags: CPSC, toy recall, Lead Exposure, Children’s Metal Jewelry Recall, Colossal Jewelry & Accessories recall, Colossal Jewelry recall

La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-092

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 667-5369 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

La Femme NY Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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: La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets

Units: 4,500

Manufacturer: La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, 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 recalled necklace and earring sets have a silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and three jeweled dangling charms.

Sold at: Various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using this product immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact La Femme NY 2 Inc. at (866) 667-5369 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lafemmeny.com or e-mail the firm at corp@lafemmeny.net

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Tags: La Femme NY Inc. Recalls, CPSC, toy recall, Lead Exposure, La Femme NY jewelry recall, La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets, La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets recall

Metal Jewelry Sold at Michaels Stores Recalled

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-091

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 536-6312 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pure Allure Recalls Metal Jewelry Sold at Michaels Stores Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children

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: Crystal Innovations jewelry

Units: About 200,000

Distributor: Pure Allure, of Oceanside, Calif.

Hazard: The recalled metal 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 recalled products are metal jewelry components. The SKU numbers can be located on the products’ packaging above the barcode. The following Crystal Innovations products are included in the recall:

Butterfly Charm SKU# 10369903 Flip Flop Charm SKU# 10369909 Heart Crystal Closure SKU# 10391027 Heart Princess Closure SKU# 10391029 Seabreeze Clasps SKU# 10391040 Flower HK Crystal/AB Closure SKU# 10391046 Flower HK Princess Closure SKU# 10391048 Flower Rope Seabreeze Toggle SKU# 10391050 Toggles w/Heart Crystal AB SKU# 10391052 Toggles w/heart Princess SKU#10391054 Princess Earring Set SKU# 10391076 Slider Metal Rectangle Abalone SKU#10369900 Charm Open Flower SKU# 10370038 Earring Set Drop Crystal/AB SKU# 10391065 Earring Set Drop Seabreeze SKU# 10391067

Flower Charm SKU# 10369907 Purse-Sunglasses Charm SKU# 10369910 Heart Seabreeze Closure SKU#10391028 Crystal/AB Clasps SKU# 10391039 Princess Clasps SKU# 10391041 Flower HK Seabreeze Closure SKU# 10391047 Flower Rope Crystal/AB Toggle SKU# 10391049 Flower Rope Princess Toggle SKU# 10391051 Toggles w/heart Seabreeze SKU# 10391053 Crystal/AB Earring Set SKU# 10391074 Seabreeze Earring Set SKU# 10391075 Toggle Bracelet SKU# 10370037 Charm Open Cross SKU# 10370039 Earring Set Drop Princess SKU# 10391066

No other Crystal Innovations products or SKU numbers are included in this recall.

Sold at: Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to September 2007 for about $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these jewelry pieces away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pure Allure at (800) 536-6312 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s Web site at www.pureallure.com/recall or e-mail the firm at info@pureallure.com

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Tags: Michaels Store recalls, CPSC, toy recall, Lead Exposure, Pure Allure Recalls, Crystal Innovations jewelry, Crystal Innovations jewelry recall.

Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-090

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 293-9314 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Discount School Supply Recalls Paint Brushes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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: Shaving Paint Brushes

Units: About 20,000

Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves a set of six “shaving-style” brushes, which are about 4-inches long. The brushes’ handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product’s packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the “BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit” and “Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit.”

Sold by: Discount School Supply’s catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor® kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations® kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or e-mail the firm at brushrecall@discountschoolsupply.com

Tags: CPSC, toy recall, Lead Exposure, Discount School Supply, Discount School Supply recall, BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit, Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit, Shaving Paint Brushes

Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2007 Release #08-088

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Metal Jewelry Sold by Family Dollar Stores Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure to Children

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: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry

Units: About 205,000

Manufacturer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.

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 recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.

Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.familydollar.com

Note: The New York Attorney General provided information about one of these products to the Commission.

Tags: CPSC, toy recall, Family Dollar Stores, Metal Jewelry, Rachel Rose, Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry, Lead Exposure