“High lead levels trigger recall of mood rings, necklaces - Wed, 22 Sep 2010 PST”

High lead levels trigger recall of mood rings, necklaces - Wed, 22 Sep 2010 PST

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 12:21 AM PDT

September 22, 2010 in Business

The Spokesman-Review

WASHINGTON – "Love Tester" mood rings and necklaces are being recalled because of high levels of lead in the jewelry, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and distributors announced. The commission said in a news release that people should stop using the items immediately and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund or replacement. D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc., of Tacoma had imported the items, which were made in China. There were 19,000 rings and 4,000 necklaces sold in stores nationwide from September 2005 through June. Each item cost about $4. Shoppers can call the company's hotline at (800) 262-9435.

Associated Press

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