CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium

Children’s Metal Charm Bracelets

Date of Recall

2010-03-11

CPSC Release Number

10-162

Manufactured In

China

Units

Unknown

Importer

Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold, N.J. (The firm is no longer in business.)

Sold By

Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.

Problem/Hazard

The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children's Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and dispose of the jewelry.

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