CPSCGeneral Alert
Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
Published: March 23, 2006Recall ID: 06538Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet.
Affected Products
Beaded Photo Charm Bracelet
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Prompts-Recall-of-Metal-Charm-Bracelets |
| Title | Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/41f00f4a9c494f25b0a653de2f2dba0b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Charm Bracelets |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Beaded Photo Charm Bracelet |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 3407 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets. |
| Importers › Name | Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb. |
| Retailers › Name | Oriental Trading Company's Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet. |
| Recall Number | 06538 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientaltrading.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |