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
2010-03-11CPSC Release Number
10-162Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
UnknownImporter
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.Recall Comments
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