CPSC2010-03-11
CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium
Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold, N.J. (The firm is no longer in business)
Hazard
The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the jewelry.
Sold at
Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.
Affected count
Unknown
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Metal Charm Bracelets
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/CPSC-Issues-Warning-on-Childrens-Winter-and-Holiday-Themed-Charm-Bracelets-with-High-Levels-of-CadmiumDon't want to check this manually?
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