CPSCGeneral Alert
Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
Published: March 23, 2006Recall ID: 06119Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Reebok-Recalls-Bracelet-Linked-to-Childs-Lead-Poisoning-Death |
| Title | Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fc1106ba0194429fb9dac5fb13b8db41.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Charm Bracelet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/60fe2ee01e204ec08723985bddda8a9a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bracelet and Packaging |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c1d8b0068883413b9c98d131e63b2c98.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Bracelet UPC Code |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300,000 |
| Recall I D | 3233 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet. |
| Importers › Name | Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 884313581476 |
| Recall Number | 06119 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Reebok at (888) 225 2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |