Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-10). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 19,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10227 |
| Published | 2010-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Claire's |
| Firms | Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China (manufacturer); Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 19,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12. |
Description
The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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