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

  • Recalled holiday bracelet
  • Recalled holiday bracelet
Name of Product:
Children's Metal Charm Bracelets
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.

Remedy:
Dispose
Recall Date:
March 11, 2010
Units:

Unknown

Recall Details

Description:

This warning 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 these charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the jewelry.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.
Importer(s):

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

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-162

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