Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
USShoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.
Affected Products
Children's Charms Craft Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Shoelace-and-Necklace-Childrens-Charms-Recalled-by-Action-Products-International-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b46c623c09ac4f61b9d91d0be4f21745.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/53fb655c793c458280971c3a08d53458.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8f0d0c6b402a4782a1615a00b6f5c7db.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5a945625f7524df18d2d16e55ac550a7.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit |
| Hazards › Name | The clasp in the charm craft kits 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 Charms Craft Kits |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 18,500 units |
| Recall I D | 4369 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 031412673100 |
| Recall Number | 08327 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.apii.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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