CPSC2010-05-10
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China
Hazard
The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.
Sold at
Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.
Affected count
About 19,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Claires-Recalls-Childrens-Metal-Charm-Bracelets-Due-to-High-Levels-of-CadmiumDon't want to check this manually?
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