Reebok · Recalled
Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
- Units
- About 300,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 1
- Price
- $33–$50
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.
The file
- Sold at
- Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Incident log
Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
For additional information, contact Reebok at (888) 225 2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 23 2006; last revised MAY 22 2024.
