About 280,000 Rachael Rose Kidz rings and 86,400 Ultra Gear bracelets are being separately recalled from the marketplace because they contain unsafe levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday.

The Rachael Rose Kidz recall involves silver and gold-coloured rings with the SKU 1905580. The rings were sold at Family Dollar stores across the U.S. from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1 US.

The Ultra Gear bracelets, eight-inch-long silver chain bands, were imported by DM Merchandising Inc. They were sold at U.S. discount stores from July 2004 through January 2007 for about $1 US.

Children absorb lead more easily than adults and are therefore more vulnerable to poisoning. Exposure to high levels of lead can cause vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma or death. Symptoms include anemia, appetite loss, abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue, sleeplessness, irritability and headache.

No incidents of illness have been reported.

Consumers should return the products to the retailer for a refund.

Recall notices:
Rachael Rose Kidz recall

Ultra Gear recall

Company websites:

Family Dollar

DM Merchandising