CPSCGeneral Alert
A&A Global Industries Recalls Children's Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Published: April 3, 2007Recall ID: 07144Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bracelets are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers. The bracelets come in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards, and flames.
Affected Products
Children's "Groovy Grabber" Bracelets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/AA-Global-Industries-Recalls-Childrens-Bracelets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | A&A Global Industries Recalls Children's Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7d3cc94bbf00498ea243494e0248f732.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Children's Bracelets |
| Hazards › Name | The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's "Groovy Grabber" Bracelets |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4 million |
| Recall I D | 3581 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and discard them. |
| Retailers › Name | Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2007 for 25 cents |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bracelets are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers. The bracelets come in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards, and flames. |
| Recall Number | 07144 |
| Manufacturers › Name | A&A Global Industries, of Cockeysville, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact A&A Global Industries at (800) 638-6000 ext. 314 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aaglobalind.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |