Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-23). Hazards: chemical, lead. About 300,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06119 |
| Published | 2006-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-22 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets |
| Firm named in the title | Reebok |
| Firms | Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 300,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00884313581476 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50. |
Description
The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.
Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Incidents and injuries
Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
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