CPSCGeneral Alert
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Published: May 10, 2010Recall ID: 10227Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Claires-Recalls-Childrens-Metal-Charm-Bracelets-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Cadmium |
| Title | Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/32172402bd08419ca00cad61684cc993.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled charm bracelet |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,000 |
| Recall I D | 224 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10227 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |