CPSCGeneral Alert
Things Remembered Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Published: July 19, 2016Recall ID: 16228Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves silver heart bracelets and sweet charm necklaces for children. The 6-inch, silver-plated bracelets have 10 silver hearts and circle links, a lobster claw clasp, and one silver heart-shaped charm. The necklaces are gold plated on a 13-inch box chain with a 2-inch extender, a lobster claw closure and three charms - a pink ice cream cone, a pink crystal cupcake and a gold-plated tag with "SWEET" engraved.
Affected Products
Silver bracelets and charm necklaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Things-Remembered-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry |
| Title | Things Remembered Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16228.16228a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Silver heart bracelet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16228.16228b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Sweet charm necklace |
| Hazards › Name | The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Silver bracelets and charm necklaces |
| Products › Type | Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 67603 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,700 bracelets and 3,300 necklaces (in addition, 300 bracelets and 100 necklaces sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7805 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact Things Remembered for a full refund, including shipping charges, or a replacement gift of equal value. |
| Retailers › Name | Things Remembered stores nationwide and online at www.thingsremembered.com from February 2015 through June 2016 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves silver heart bracelets and sweet charm necklaces for children. The 6-inch, silver-plated bracelets have 10 silver hearts and circle links, a lobster claw clasp, and one silver heart-shaped charm. The necklaces are gold plated on a 13-inch box chain with a 2-inch extender, a lobster claw closure and three charms - a pink ice cream cone, a pink crystal cupcake and a gold-plated tag with "SWEET" engraved. |
| Distributors › Name | Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 16228 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59424r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Things Remembered toll-free at 866-902-4438 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@thingsremembered.com or online at www.thingsremembered.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Company Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |