Prop 65 Notices

Prop 65 notice 2018-00708: Rue 21, Inc.

Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA") filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on May 9, 2018. It names Rue 21, Inc. and alleges exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) from Tech Queen Pouch.

The violations below are alleged in a 60-day notice. They are not proven. A 60-day notice is not a lawsuit and not a finding of liability.

AG number
2018-00708
Date filed
Noticing party
Plaintiff attorney
Kawahito Law Group APC
Alleged violators
Chemicals
Source or product
Tech Queen Pouch
Official notice
Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
Official record
Attorney General record for 2018-00708
Last checked
November 11, 2026

What happened after this notice

Reported to the Attorney General by the party that filed the notice, as of November 12, 2026. A settlement is not an admission and not a finding that anyone broke the law.

  1. Settlement,

    Defendant
    MiWorld Accessories, LLC; rue21
    Case
    NA
    Court
    NA, NA
    Total payments
    $20,000.00
    Civil penalty
    $2,000.00
    Attorney fees and costs
    $18,000.00
    Payment in lieu of penalty
    $0.00
    Terms
    Commencing ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, and continuing thereafter, MiWorld shall not manufacture or order from any supplier any Products intended for retail sale in California that contains DEHP on any component to which consumers are exposed in excess of 0.1% (1,000 ppm) (hereinafter “Reformulated Products”) unless the Product is accompanied by a warning that complies with Article 6 of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations.
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

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Other notices naming Rue 21, Inc.

  • Gina Group LLC and 2 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Clear Whale & Rainbow Print makeup bag
    Notice 2019-00948, filed 2019-05-14 by Ema Bell
  • Rue 21, Inc.: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Pom Pom String Lights
    Notice 2019-00169, filed 2019-01-28 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")
  • Rue 21, Inc.: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Silver Cat Wallet
    Notice 2018-02101, filed 2018-11-20 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")
  • Rue 21, Inc.: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Tech Queen Pouch
    Notice 2018-00493, filed 2018-04-02 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")

Recent notices filed by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")

  • TriMark USA, LLC and 1 more: Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in Vinyl Aprons
    Notice 2020-03250, filed 2020-12-02 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")
  • J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. and 1 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Arizona Jean Co Cactus Purse and similar products
    Notice 2020-01306, filed 2020-06-01 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")
  • J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. and 1 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Arizona Jean Co Clear Mini Backpack and similar products
    Notice 2020-01305, filed 2020-05-29 by Center For Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")
  • L & M Direct LLC: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Arizona Jean Co Clear Mini Backpack and similar products
    Notice 2020-01304, filed 2020-05-29 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc ("CAPA")
  • Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and 1 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Home Decorators Collection Color Changing String Lights and similar products
    Notice 2019-02250, filed 2019-12-04 by Center for Advanced Public Awareness, Inc. ("CAPA")