Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts · Recalled
Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- Units
- About 25,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet.
The file
- Sold at
- Oriental Trading Company's Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets.
For more information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientaltrading.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 AUG 06 2024.