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Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium

  • Recalled "Best Friends" Charm Bracelet Set
Name of Product:
"Best Friends" Charm Bracelet Sets
Hazard:

The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
May 10, 2010
Units:

About 19,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.
Manufacturer(s):
Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China
Importer(s):

Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-227

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