Action Products International · Recalled
Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- 18,500 units
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6–$17
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.
The file
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.apii.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 JUL 10 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
